Cessna 177RG Aircraft under $500,000
Under $500k for a piston single is the high-end price band — typically modern composite singles (Cirrus SR22/SR22T from mid-2000s+), late-model Bonanza or Mooney with full glass, low-time airframes with current engine status and full mandate compliance. Highest acquisition cost in piston class but lowest pre-buy discovery risk.
The Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG is the retractable-gear member of the 177 Cardinal family — a sleek four-seat high-wing single with a strutless cantilever wing, retractable landing gear and a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360, cruising around 140 to 148 knots. The retractable gear gives it more speed than the fixed-gear Cardinals, and its roomy cabin and good looks have earned it a devoted following. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 177RG and Cardinal RG listings currently on the market.
34 used Cessna 177RG aircraft for sale under $500,000 · 4-seat · Used median asking $147,000 · updated 54 min ago
Cessna 177RG Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 177RG is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 120–144 kt (222–267 km/h), a range of 600–800 nm (1,111–1,482 km), and a useful load of 900–1,000 lbs (408–454 kg).
Cessna 177RG for Sale
Browse all listings →Cessna 177RG asking prices range from $94,000 to $190,000, with a median of $147,000 (market reference $135,000).
Cessna 177RG Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 1968–1978 | 4 | 120 kts (222 km/h) | 600 nm (1,111 km) | 900 lbs (408 kg) | $62K – $199K | Choose the fixed-gear 177B for the most refined and best-supported fixed-gear Cardinal — a roomy, good-looking four-seater with constant-speed prop. Choose the 177RG Cardinal RG for retractable-gear cruise speed around 140–148 knots, at the cost of added gear maintenance. | 28 |
| 177B | 1971–1978 | 4 | 124 kts (230 km/h) | 650 nm (1,204 km) | 950 lbs (431 kg) | $85K – $183K | The best fixed-gear Cardinal — a sleek, roomy four-seat high-wing tourer for a buyer who wants the Cardinal's style without retractable-gear maintenance. | 13 |
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Browse all Cessna models →Cessna 177RG Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 177RG cost? Used 177RG prices: $94K – $190K, average $147K (median $147K); market reference $135K, across 34 priced of 34 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
The 177RG adds retractable-gear maintenance and complex-aircraft insurance to the Cardinal's already model-specific upkeep — the gear system and its hydraulics are the line to inspect closely. The payoff is roughly 140-kt cruise on a 200-hp Lycoming; the cost is that gear plus the thinner Cardinal parts network.
Buying a Used Cessna 177RG
Buying a Cessna 177RG comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Cessna 177RG Inventory by Country
| United States | 31 |
| South Africa | 2 |
| Canada | 1 |
Cessna 177RG Inventory by State
| Texas | 13 |
| California | 6 |
| Florida | 5 |
| Louisiana | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 |
| Maryland | 2 |
| Minnesota | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
| Kansas | 2 |
Cessna 177RG by Price
| Under $100k | 9 |
| Under $200k | 79 |
| Under $300k | 79 |
| Under $500k | 79 |
Cessna 177RG by Decade
| 1970s | 34 |
Recently Sold Cessna 177RG
| 1974 177RG | $184,885 |
Other Cessna Aircraft
| Cessna Citation III / VII | 27 |
| Cessna Citation II | 21 |
| Cessna Citation I | 12 |
| Cessna Caravan | 8 |
Cessna 177RG Safety Record
Across all 177RG variants, 244 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
244
Total Events
129
Incidents
25
Serious
51
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Snohomish, WA | Incident | The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway over… |
| May 16, 2025 | Wahoo, NE | Incident | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations. |
| May 01, 2025 | Grass Valley, CA | Fatal (1) | An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power d… |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Vereda El Corzo, OF | Incident | — |
| Oct 01, 2023 | Lake Placid, NY | Fatal (2) | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflig… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 177RG variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.