1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal – 0 SMOH Lycoming, 3-Blade McCauley, Garmin IFR

Description

• 1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal – N21177 – Fresh 0 SMOH 180 HP Lycoming – 3-Blade McCauley – Garmin IFR Panel
• Offered for sale is a 1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal, registration N21177, serial number 177-01578, featuring a freshly overhauled 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1F6, a McCauley three-blade constant-speed propeller, upgraded Garmin avionics, premium leather interior, new windows, and updated exterior paint.
• This Cardinal combines the desirable strutless high-wing design, spacious four-place cabin, large entry doors, excellent visibility, fixed landing gear, and 180 HP Lycoming powerplant that make the Cessna 177B a distinctive general-aviation aircraft.
• Aircraft Identification
• The aircraft was imported into the United States in 2025 after previously operating in South Africa, where it was reportedly hangared throughout its prior service life. The supplied documentation describes the airframe as exceptionally clean and corrosion-free and notes extensive inspection and FAA certification work after import.
• Engine
• The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1F6, rated at 180 horsepower.
• The engine was professionally overhauled in Florida by Flight Support & Logistics LLC of Pembroke Pines, Florida and installed in 2026 at 0.0 hours SMOH.
• New pistons
• New connecting rods
• New hydraulic tappets
• New main bearings
• New connecting-rod bearings
• Associated new hardware and components
• Inspection and recertification of applicable reusable components
• Comprehensive engine Airworthiness Directive review
• The supplied aircraft documentation repeatedly describes the engine as a freshly overhauled 0 SMOH 180 HP Lycoming.
• Propeller
• A major upgrade is the installed McCauley three-blade constant-speed propeller.
• The supplied documentation identifies this propeller installation as approved for the Cessna 177B with Lycoming O-360-A1F6.
• Avionics & Instrumentation
• This Cessna 177B is equipped with a strong combination of modern Garmin equipment and proven conventional instrumentation.
• Installed Avionics
• Garmin GTN 650 GPS / NAV / COM / multifunction navigator
• Garmin G5 electronic flight instrument
• Garmin GAD 29 ARINC interface
• Garmin GTX 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out
• Garmin GMA 340 audio panel
• King KX 155 NAV/COM
• JPI Fuel Scan 450 fuel-management system
• Century IIB Autopilot
• The supplied advertisement describes the Century IIB autopilot as fully operational.
• Major Recent Upgrades & Maintenance
• This aircraft has received substantial recent investment, including:
• 0.0 SMOH Lycoming O-360-A1F6
• New Millennium cylinders
• 0-time McCauley 3-blade constant-speed propeller
• New premium exterior paint
• New sky-blue windows
• New premium genuine leather interior
• Garmin GTN 650
• Garmin G5
• Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out
• Garmin GMA 340
• JPI Fuel Scan 450
• Century IIB autopilot
• Plane-Power alternator
• Lamar voltage regulator
• 2026 pitot/static certification
• 2026 altimeter certification
• 2026 transponder certification
• August 2026 Annual Inspection
• Comprehensive AD review
• Carry-through spar visual and Eddy Current inspection
• Aircraft Highlights
• Desirable Cessna 177B Cardinal
• Strutless cantilever high-wing design
• Four-place cabin
• Large cabin doors
• Excellent panoramic visibility
• Fixed landing gear
• 180 HP Lycoming engine
• Fresh engine overhaul
• Three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller
• Garmin GPS/navigation upgrades
• ADS-B Out equipped
• Century IIB autopilot
• Premium leather interior
• New windows
• Updated paint
• Extensive recent inspection and certification work