The Cessna 177 (ICAO type C177) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 600 nm, a cruise speed of 144 knots, a service ceiling of 17,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Cessna 177

C177

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MTOW

1,200 kg

Range

600 nm

Seats

177

Cessna · 177

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 2,626
Active: 2,618
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

Comparable listings

N52859 · 1974 · 2,810 hrs

$22,000

N29444 · 1968 · 1,200 hrs

$68,800

N5432B · 1956

$88,000

C-GOZD · 1983 · 22,950 hrs

$96,000

C-FWMZ · 1968 · 3,740 hrs

$105,900

Marketplace

48 for sale right now

Cockpit and instrument panel of a 1976 Cessna 177B Cardinal, $105,000. - (Here at Placerville).

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1976 Cessna 177B Cardinal, . - (Here at Placerville) - N13180

N131802,976 hrPlacerville, USA

$105,000Listed 2d ago

Originally listed on external source

Originally listed on external source

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1978 Cessna 177RG

Oxford, United Kingdom

£129,950Listed 1w ago

≈ $165,037

Originally listed on external source

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
177 177	—	1,100–1,200 kg	480–600 nm	130–144 kt	4
177A 177A	—	1,100 kg	600 nm	130 kt	4
177B 177B	—	1,100 kg	600 nm	130 kt	4
177RG 177RG	—	1,100–1,200 kg	480–600 nm	130–144 kt	4
F177RG F177RG	—	1,200 kg	480 nm	144 kt	4

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A13CE · Rev 25 · issued 2007-04-10

Category: Normal
MTOW: 1,066 kg
Seats: 4 passengers
Fuel: 182 L

Approved fuel80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline

Engine

Lycoming O-320-E2D

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 177 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 177 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

53 yearsmedian age

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Of the 2,156 registered Cessna 177 with a known build year (82% of the 2,626 we track), the median age is 53 years.

Registration activity

96changed registration in 12 months

96 of the 2,626 registered Cessna 177 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (4% of the fleet), across 96 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 53
Tracked flights: 93
Tracked flight hours: 274
Share of fleet flying: 2%

53 Cessna 177 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 93 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

48Cessna 177 listed for sale

$4Kmedian $128K$200K

Asking prices from $4K to $200K, typically $105K–$149K — based on 92 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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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 · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Other Documents · Model Guide · Supplemental Type Certificate · Type Certificate · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Owner's Manual · 1993

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

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Flight Manual

Maintenance Manual

Training Manual

FLYV
1973301 pages · 44.1 MB · via www.marinehist.dk
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Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
2019111 pages · 3.2 MB · via www.bendixking.com
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Service Bulletins

Weight & Balance

Type Certificate Data Sheet No. A20CE
20157 pages · 40 KB · via www.atneale.com
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Wiring Diagrams

Cessna 177RG Owner's Manual
197247 pages · 4.0 MB · via www.cardinalflyers.com
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Model Guide

Supplemental Type Certificate

Type Certificate

Performance Data

Airworthiness Directives

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177 — frequently asked

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 2,626 registered Cessna 177 airframes worldwide.

Registered 177 aircraft

Individual 177 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

See all 2,626 registered 177