177 — Cessna Aircraft Company 177
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 578
- Active
- 500
- Type
- Piston · Two Cycle Piston
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C177 C177 | 0-320 SERIES | 1,100 kg | 600 nm | 130 kt | 4 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A13CE · 25 · issued 2007-04-10
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A13CE), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 177 manuals & documents
50 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 177 — Weight And Balance · Training Manual · Service Bulletins · Type Certificate · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives · Wiring Diagram · Normal Procedures · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Cessna 177RG Cardinal, providing essential information for pilots operating this aircraft. It includes detailed specifications, operating procedures, performance data, and safety information necessary for safe flight operations. The handbook serves as a comprehensive reference for both experienced and novice pilots, ensuring they understand the aircraft's capabilities and limitations. Key sections cover preflight checks, emergency procedures, and performance charts, making it an invaluable resource for flight planning and in-flight decision-making.
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 2,400 lbs
- Stall Speed (Landing Configuration): 55 KIAS
- Fuel Capacity: 50 gallons (48 gallons usable)
- Takeoff Distance Over 50-ft Obstacle: 1,800 feet
- Climb Rate: 700 feet per minute at sea level
Weight And Balance
Training Manual
Service Bulletins
- Single Engine SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-28-04202112 pages· 401 KB· via www.swiftfuelsavgas.com
- WINGS - MODEL 177 CARRY-THRU SPAR ONE-TIME CORROSION INSPECTION201920 pages· 1.8 MB· via www.asindt.com
- CESSNA 177 Aircraft Rev-020 SK4177-42A.DOC201613 pages· 501 KB· via skybolt.com
- Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc. TAT SB11-0720114 pages· 334 KB· via taturbo.com
Type Certificate
Performance Data
Airworthiness Directives
Wiring Diagram
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Cessna 1976 Cardinal RG Pilot's Operating Handbook1980238 pages· 3.1 MB· via rafc.net.au
- 1975 CESSNA 177 AND CARDINAL OWNER’S MANUAL1975118 pages· 31.0 MB· via flyacampo.com
- OWNER S MANUAL MODEL 177AND CARDINAL196863 pages· 2.2 MB· via www.mountpoint.org
- Cessna 177 Pilot's Operating Handbook128 pages· 12.4 MB· via www.cardinalflyers.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook52 pages· 2.1 MB· via cardinalflyers.com
Checklist
- Cessna 177 Prebuy Evaluation Checklist – Scope and Detail20245 pages· 152 KB· via www.savvyaviation.com
- The Cessna 177 and 177RG201980 pages· 9.0 MB· via www.cessnaflyer.org
- Checklist20181 pages· 274 KB· via wingsflightschool.com
- CHECKLISTS MARKED WITH THE THICK VERTICAL LINE ON THE LEFT SHOULD BE MEMORIZED20162 pages· 233 KB· via salt.aero
Flight Manual
- INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS FOR HARTZELL PROPELLER HC-C2YR-1BFP / F7894 ON TEXTRON / CESSNA 177RG and F177RG AIRCRAFT STC SA04200CH20173 pages· 136 KB· via hartzellprop.com
- Service Bulletin TAT SB09-0220102 pages· 108 KB· via taturbo.com
- Cardinal RG Series 1971 Thru 1975 Service Manual1971407 pages· 51.3 MB· via www.aeroelectric.com
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
- Rosen Sunvisor Systems PMM / IPC for Sunvisor Assembly (p/n R1180005-0)202316 pages· 2.4 MB· via www.gallagheraviationllc.com
- Systems Description for CESSNA 17720101 pages· 128 KB· via www.acornwelding.com
- Installation Instructions for Cessna 177 Cardinal Sunvisor System20054 pages· 153 KB· via www.aircraftspruce.com
- Tornado Alley Turbo, Inc. Turbonormalizing System Warranty19982 pages· 40 KB· via taturbo.com
Specifications
Other Documents
- SFY 2026 Cardinal Care Performance Withhold Program Methodology202616 pages· 713 KB· via www.dmas.virginia.gov
- Telehealth Services Supplement202422 pages· 271 KB· via www.dmas.virginia.gov
- jitcARDINAr I Volume No. 1 - Policies & Procedures202315 pages· 227 KB· via www.doa.virginia.gov
- Airworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 177 Series202311 pages· 196 KB· via www.aviation.govt.nz
- Instructional Manual2023126 pages· 2.5 MB· via connect.ncdot.gov
- AIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN AWB 53-011 Issue 1 – 12 Jul 201920197 pages· 566 KB· via www.casa.gov.au
- Cessna 177 Stabilator Balance Weight Arm - Bracket201212 pages· 1.3 MB· via www.casa.gov.au
- AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 177/820081 pages· 9 KB· via services.casa.gov.au
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Registered 177 aircraft
Individual 177 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-GGNP1968
- C-GHTR1968
- C-GBXU1968
- C-GEDM1968
- C-GHTP1968
- C-GCPG1968
- C-FWXO1968
- C-FWTO1968
- C-FXEH1968
- C-GAQS1968
- C-GCEJ1968
- C-FGPV1968
- C-FCMN1968
- C-FHSE1968
- C-CZW1968
- C-FWNM1968
- C-FWOE1968
- C-FWTN1968
- C-FQZW1968
- C-CIL1968
- C-FDUX1968
- C-FZJX1968
- C-FBUE1968
- C-GHZW1968
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 177 are there?
578 Cessna Aircraft Company 177 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 500 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 177?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 177 has a range of about 600 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 177?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 177 cruises at around 130 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 177's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 177 has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 177 have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 177 is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 177?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 177 uses ICAO type designator C177.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 177 type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 177 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.