Cessna 177
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2,619
- Active
- 2,616
- Origin
- United States
70 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A13CE · Rev 25 · issued 2007-04-10
- Category
- Normal
- MTOW
- 1,066 kg
- Seats
- 4 passengers
- Fuel
- 182 L
Lycoming O-320-E2D
Where to look next
Cessna 177 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 177 fleet — updated daily.
53 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,148 registered Cessna 177 with a known build year (82% of the 2,619 we track), the median age is 53 years.
119changed registration in 12 months
119 of the 2,619 registered Cessna 177 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 119 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 119
- Tracked flights
- 430
- Tracked flight hours
- 945
- Share of fleet flying
- 5%
119 Cessna 177 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (5% of the registered fleet), across 430 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna 177 manuals & documents
50 documents for the Cessna 177 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Other Documents · Supplemental Type Certificate · Type Certificate · Performance Data · Weight And Balance · Airworthiness Directives · Wiring Diagram · Normal Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Owner's Manual provides essential information for the operation and performance of the Reims-Cessna F177RG Cardinal and its variant, the Cardinal RG II. It is designed to assist pilots and owners in understanding the aircraft's systems, performance specifications, and operational procedures. The manual covers various aspects including preflight checks, emergency procedures, operating limitations, and care of the aircraft. It emphasizes the importance of familiarization with the aircraft's equipment and systems to ensure safe and efficient operation. Pilots are encouraged to read the manual thoroughly and refer to it frequently for optimal flying experience.
- Gross weight: 2800 lbs
- Top speed: 180 mph at sea level
- Cruise speed: 171 mph at 7000 ft
- Maximum range: 1210 miles at 10,000 ft
- Rate of climb: 925 fpm
- Service ceiling: 17,100 ft
- Fuel capacity: 60 gallons
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadOwner's Manual199352 pages · 1.7 MB · via salt.aero
- ReadCessna 1976 Cardinal RG Pilot's Operating Handbook1980238 pages · 3.1 MB · via rafc.net.au
- Read1975 CESSNA 177 AND CARDINAL OWNER’S MANUAL1975118 pages · 31.0 MB · via flyacampo.com
- ReadOWNER S MANUAL MODEL 177AND CARDINAL196863 pages · 2.2 MB · via www.mountpoint.org
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook52 pages · 2.1 MB · via cardinalflyers.com
Checklist
- ReadCessna 177 Prebuy Evaluation Checklist – Scope and Detail20245 pages · 152 KB · via www.savvyaviation.com
- ReadChecklist20181 pages · 274 KB · via wingsflightschool.com
- ReadCHECKLISTS MARKED WITH THE THICK VERTICAL LINE ON THE LEFT SHOULD BE MEMORIZED20162 pages · 233 KB · via salt.aero
- ReadC177RG Checklist2 pages · 31 KB · via rafc.net.au
Flight Manual
- ReadINSTRUCTIONS 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
- ReadService Bulletin TAT SB09-0220102 pages · 108 KB · via taturbo.com
- ReadCardinal RG Series 1971 Thru 1975 Service Manual1971407 pages · 51.3 MB · via www.aeroelectric.com
Maintenance Manual
- ReadRosen Sunvisor Systems PMM / IPC for Sunvisor Assembly (p/n R1180005-0)202316 pages · 2.4 MB · via www.rosenvisor.com
- ReadWINGS - MODEL 177 CARRY-THRU SPAR ONE-TIME CORROSION INSPECTION202024 pages · 1.8 MB · via cessnaowner.org
- ReadReport IN-023/2008200837 pages · 3.3 MB · via www.transportes.gob.es
Training Manual
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
- ReadAirworthiness Directive Schedule Aeroplanes Cessna 177 Series202311 pages · 196 KB · via www.aviation.govt.nz
- ReadSingle Engine SERVICE BULLETIN SEB-28-04202112 pages · 401 KB · via www.swiftfuelsavgas.com
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN AWB 53-011 Issue 1 – 12 Jul 201920197 pages · 566 KB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadWINGS - MODEL 177 CARRY-THRU SPAR ONE-TIME CORROSION INSPECTION201920 pages · 1.8 MB · via www.asindt.com
- ReadCESSNA 177 Aircraft Rev-020 SK4177-42A.DOC201613 pages · 501 KB · via skybolt.com
- ReadCessna 177 Stabilator Balance Weight Arm - Bracket201212 pages · 1.3 MB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadTornado Alley Turbo, Inc. TAT SB11-0720114 pages · 334 KB · via taturbo.com
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/CESSNA 177/820081 pages · 9 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadAAIB Bulletin No: 6/200520058 pages · 331 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAAIB Bulletin No: 10/200420041 pages · 70 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- ReadAAIB Bulletin No: 4/200420044 pages · 139 KB · via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
Other Documents
Supplemental Type Certificate
Type Certificate
Performance Data
- ReadPerformance Data and Comparisons20165 pages · 495 KB · via www.crystaliteinc.com
- ReadPerformance Data and Comparisons20136 pages · 435 KB · via www.general-glass.com
- ReadDeutscher Luft- und Raumfahrtkongress 2012201219 pages · 962 KB · via www.fzt.haw-hamburg.de
- ReadCardinal 177 Aircraft Performance Specifications19682 pages · 109 KB · via airmart.com
Weight And Balance
Airworthiness Directives
Documents are sourced from publicly available references. Sprinkle does not host OEM-restricted materials; if you are a rights-holder and want a document removed, email .
What is the range of the Cessna 177?
The Cessna 177 has a maximum range of 600 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Cessna 177 carry?
The Cessna 177 seats up to 4 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Cessna 177?
The Cessna 177's maximum take-off weight is 1,200 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 177?
The Cessna 177's ICAO type designator is C177.
How many Cessna 177 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 2,619 registered Cessna 177 airframes worldwide.
Registered 177 aircraft
Individual 177 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N1269C· 1979
- N177KC· 1978
- N52944· 1978
- N177G· 1978
- N52990· 1978
- N53160· 1978
- N2169C· 1978
- N1582H· 1978
- N6FV· 1978
- N53088· 1978
- N53108· 1978
- N53194· 1978
- N2153C· 1978
- N2183C· 1978
- N177BS· 1978
- N52936· 1978
- N53053· 1978
- N53036· 1978
- N53152· 1978
- N1498C· 1978
- N53029· 1978
- N53073· 1978
- N53061· 1978
- N948R· 1978