Cardinal 177 Aircraft Performance Specifications
CESSNA 177 · Performance Data
Overview
This document provides performance specifications for the Cessna 177 Cardinal, specifically for the model year 1968. It includes critical data such as engine specifications, speed, fuel capacity, weights, range, climb rates, and takeoff and landing distances. The information is intended as a guide for users, emphasizing that it should not be used for flight planning without consulting the official Pilot's Operating Handbook. The document is aimed at pilots and aviation enthusiasts who seek detailed performance metrics for the Cessna 177.
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D, 150 hp
- Max Cruising Speed: 144 mph (125 knots)
- Gross Weight: 2350 lbs (1065 kg)
- Max Range: 680 statute miles (590 nautical miles)
- Takeoff Distance Over 50ft Obstacle: 1575 feet (480 meters)
- Max Service Ceiling: 12,700 feet (3870 meters)
- Climb Rate: 670 feet/min (204 meters/min)
Document
Source
Originally published by airmart.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Performance Data
- Year
- 1968
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 109 KB
- Publisher
- airmart.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Range (nm)
- 590
- Engine (hp)
- 150
- Height (ft)
- 9.1
- Length (ft)
- 27
- Propeller
- McCauley Fixed
- Wingspan (ft)
- 35.7
- Engine model
- O-320-E2D
- Max speed (kt)
- 125
- Cruise speed (kt)
- 116
- Empty weight (lb)
- 1,415
- Fuel capacity (gal)
- 49
- Rate of climb (fpm)
- 670
- Service ceiling (ft)
- 12,700
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,350
Performance
- Landing over 50ft
- 1,135
- Takeoff over 50ft
- 1,575
- Landing distance (ft)
- 400
- Takeoff distance (ft)
- 845
V-speeds
- VS1
- 46
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb)
- 935
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 1,415
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,350
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In this document
General Information
The Cessna 177 Cardinal is powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine, producing 150 horsepower. The engine has a time between overhaul (TBO) of 2000 hours. The aircraft features a McCauley fixed-pitch propeller.
Speeds
The maximum cruising speed of the Cessna 177 is 144 mph (125 knots), while the recommended cruising speed is 134 mph (116 knots). The stalling speed is recorded at 53 mph (46 knots).
Fuel Capacity
The standard fuel capacity is 323 lbs, equivalent to 49 US gallons or 185 liters. There is no long-range version fuel capacity listed.
Weights
The maximum gross weight of the Cessna 177 is 2350 lbs (1065 kg), with an empty weight of 1415 lbs (641 kg). The maximum useful load is 935 lbs (424 kg), and the maximum useful load with full fuel is 612 lbs (277 kg).
Range and Ceilings
The maximum range at standard cruise is 680 statute miles (590 nautical miles or 1092 kilometers), with a duration of approximately 5.07 hours. The maximum service ceiling is 12,700 feet (3870 meters).
Climb Rates
The maximum climb rate at sea level with gross weight is 670 feet per minute (204 meters per minute). There is no climb rate listed for engine-out scenarios.
Takeoff and Landing Distances
Takeoff ground roll at sea level with gross weight is 845 feet (257 meters), and the takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle is 1575 feet (480 meters). The landing ground roll is 400 feet (121 meters), with a landing distance over a 50-foot obstacle of 1135 feet (345 meters).
Aircraft Dimensions
The cabin width at shoulder level is 4.0 feet (48 inches), the fuselage length is approximately 27 feet (8.23 meters), the height is approximately 9.1 feet (2.77 meters), and the total wingspan is approximately 35.7 feet (10.88 meters).
Safety notes
- This information is provided as a guide 'at users risk' and is not intended for flight planning purposes. Consult the relevant Pilot's Operating Handbook prior to flight.
Full document text
Cardinal 177 Aircraft Performance Specifications This information is provided as a guide "at users risk" and is not intended for flight planning purposes! Please consult the relevant Pilots Operating Handbook prior to flight. Check out this page for an owner's discussion of the '68 year's reputation. 177 Cardinal CESSNA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Serial numbers 17700001 through 17701164 General Information 1968 FG Engine Make: Lycoming 150hp Engine Model: O-320-E2D Propeller Type: McCauley Fixed Pitch Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 150 Engine TBO: 2000 S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH Maximum Cruising Speed 144 125 231 Recommended Cruising Speed 134 116 214 Stalling Speed 53 46 85 F U E L C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres Standard Fuel 323 49 185 Long Range Version 0 0 0 W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos Gross Weight 2350 1065 Empty Weight 1415 641 Max Useful Load 935 424 Max Useful w/Full Fuel 612 277 R A N G E (No Reserve) SM NM KM Hrs Max Range - Std Cruise 680 590 1092 5.07 C E I L I N G S Feet Meters Max Service Ceiling 12700 3870 Max Engine Out Ceiling 0 0 C L I M B R A T E S Feet P/Min Meters P/Min Max Climb, Sea Level, Gross Weight 670 204 Max Climb, Engine Out, Sea Level, Gross Weight 0 0 T A K E O F F & L A N D I N G D I S T A N C E S Feet Meters TakeOff Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 845 257 TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1575 480 Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 400 121 Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1135 345 A I R C R A F T D I M E N S I O N S Feet Meters Cabin Width (at shoulder) 4.0 (48 inches) 1.2192 Fuselage Length (approx.) 27 8.23 Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 9.1 2.77 Total Wingspan (approx.) 35.7 10.88 Copyright Cardinal Flyers Online LLC 1997-2022 Source: https://www.cardinalflyers.com/prep/specs/177.php
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