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CessnaSingle-engine piston · Arcadia, Florida, USA

1970 Cessna 177

Price
$159,176
Year
1970
Total time
3,573 hours
Location
United States
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Specifications

General

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
177
Serial Number
177-01578
Registration #
N21177
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
IFR
Based at
X06

Airframe

Total time
3,573
Range
915 Nm
Max Takeoff Weight
1,338.1 kg
Basic Empty Weight
771.11 kg
Useful Load
394.63 kg
Fuel Capacity Volume
185.49 L
  • 3,573 Hours Total Time Since New
  • Serial Number: 177-01578
  • Previously Based in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025
  • Reportedly Hangared Throughout Its Previous Life in South Africa
  • Previously Operated in South Africa's Favorable Dry Climate
  • Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Airframe
  • Extensive Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to Importation
  • Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Exterior Refinishing
  • Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024
  • New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Installed in 2024
  • Complete Premium Leather Interior Refurbishment Completed in 2024
  • Extensive Mechanical Inspection and FAA Certification Program Following U.S. Importation
  • Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026
  • Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Visual Inspection Completed
  • Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed
  • No Cracking, Corrosion, or Structural Damage Found During Documented Carry-Through Spar Inspections
  • Extensive Annual Inspection Completed in August 2026
  • Four-Place, Fixed-Gear Aircraft Configuration
  • Aerodynamic Main and Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
  • Beautifully Restored Airframe with Excellent Overall Presentation

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING O-360
Engine Serial Number
L-20416-36A
Engine Horsepower
134.23 kW
Engine 1 Time
0 SMOH
Engine TBO
2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
2026
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
2000

Propeller

Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Prop Time
0 SMOH
Number of Blades
3
Blade Composition
Composite

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model
GARMIN GTN 650
GPS 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
GPS 1 Model
GTN 650
Transponder 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Transponder 1 Model
GTX330ES
Auto Pilot
Yes
Autopilot Manufacturer
CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS
Autopilot Model
CENTURY IIB
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
LPV
Yes
  • Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM
  • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display
  • Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out
  • King KX155 NAV/COM
  • Century IIB Autopilot
  • JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Management System
  • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument

Equipment

  • Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Installation
  • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Installation
  • Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Installation
  • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument Installation
  • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller Installation
  • Three-Blade Propeller Conversion Under STC SA477CH
  • Plane-Power Alternator Installation
  • Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator Installation
  • Upgraded Electrical Charging System
  • Dual Flight Controls
  • Pilot and Copilot Sun Visors
  • Cabin Ventilation Outlets
  • Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
  • Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
  • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
  • Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows
  • Premium Leather Seat Upholstery with Diamond-Pattern Stitching
  • Matching Interior Door Panels
  • Coordinated Cabin Carpeting

Interior

Year Interior
2024
Number of Seats
4
Configuration
Passenger
  • Complete Premium Interior Refurbishment Completed in South Africa in 2024
  • New Genuine Leather Interior Throughout
  • Custom Handcrafted Leather Upholstery
  • Premium Diamond-Stitched Leather Seat Inserts
  • Contoured Front Pilot and Copilot Seats
  • Matching Rear Passenger Seating
  • Coordinated Interior Door Trim Panels
  • Matching Gray Interior Carpeting
  • New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Throughout
  • Four-Place Passenger Seating Configuration
  • Exceptional Attention to Detail and Craftsmanship
  • Beautifully Refurbished Cabin with a Modern, Upscale Appearance

Exterior

Year Painted
2024
  • Extensive Exterior Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025
  • Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024
  • Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Painting
  • High-Quality White and Navy-Blue Exterior Paint Scheme
  • Professionally Applied Paint with Excellent Finish and Attention to Detail
  • New Sky-Blue Tinted Windows Throughout
  • Three-Blade McCauley Constant-Speed Propeller
  • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
  • Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings
  • Aerodynamic Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
  • Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
  • Previously Hangared in South Africa's Dry Climate
  • Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Exterior Appearance
  • Beautifully Restored Exterior with a Factory-Fresh Appearance

Maintenance

Airworthy
Yes
  • N21177 - RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE HISTORY
  • 2024 - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RESTORATION
  • NEW premium exterior paint — completed in South Africa
  • NEW handcrafted genuine leather interior
  • NEW sky-blue tinted windows throughout
  • 2025 - U.S. IMPORTATION
  • Imported from South Africa into the United States
  • Extensive U.S. mechanical inspections and FAA certification work
  • 2026 - ENGINE & PROPELLER
  • Lycoming O-360-A1F6 — 180 HP, professionally overhauled in Florida
  • Engine installed at 0.0 hours SMOH
  • NEW Millennium cylinder assemblies
  • Complete engine overhaul documentation available
  • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 — three-blade constant-speed propeller
  • Propeller installed at 0 hours under STC SA477CH
  • Supporting FAA airworthiness documentation available
  • AUGUST 2026 - ANNUAL INSPECTION & AD COMPLIANCE
  • Extensive Annual Inspection completed
  • Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive (AD) review
  • Carry-through spar - visual and Eddy Current inspections completed
  • Inspection findings - no cracking, corrosion, or damage identified
  • Engine installation inspected during Annual
  • 2026 - AVIONICS & IFR SYSTEM TESTING
  • Pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder certifications completed
  • Avionics installation and conformity reviewed
  • Electrical load analysis completed
  • MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION - AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
  • Airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks
  • Lycoming engine overhaul records
  • McCauley propeller installation and maintenance records
  • STC SA477CH and applicable FAA Form 337 documentation
  • August 2026 Annual Inspection records
  • Airworthiness Directive compliance records
  • Carry-through spar visual and Eddy Current inspection reports
  • 2026 pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder test records
  • Applicable avionics installation and certification records

Extensive maintenance, overhaul, inspection, and certification records available for serious buyer review. Independent pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.

Description

1970 CESSNA 177B CARDINAL | N21177

WHY N21177 STANDS APART

• Major Mechanical Work: Freshly Overhauled 180 HP Lycoming and Three-Blade McCauley Propeller.

• Modern IFR Equipment: GTN 650, Garmin G5, ADS-B Out, and Century IIB Autopilot.

• Restored Appearance: Premium Paint, Leather Interior, and Sky-Blue Tinted Windows.

• Documented Inspections: 2026 Annual, AD Review, and Carry-Through Spar Inspection.

0 SMOH 180 HP LYCOMING | 0-TIME 3-BLADE McCAULEY | NEW PAINT | NEW PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR | NEW SKY-BLUE WINDOWS | GARMIN IFR AVIONICS | EXTENSIVE 2026 ANNUAL & AD REVIEW

AN EXCEPTIONAL CARDINAL WITH THE BIG-TICKET IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY COMPLETED!

N21177 is an exceptionally well-presented 1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal featuring just 3,573 hours total time and an impressive combination of mechanical renewal, cosmetic restoration, modern avionics, and documented inspection work.

Highlights include a freshly overhauled 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1F6 with new Millennium cylinders, a zero-time three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller, stunning new exterior paint, handcrafted premium leather interior, beautiful sky-blue tinted windows, and a Garmin-equipped IFR panel.

Following its importation from South Africa in 2025, this Cardinal underwent extensive U.S. inspection and certification work, including an August 2026 Annual Inspection and documented carry-through spar inspection.

A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CARDINAL THAT DESERVES A CLOSER LOOK.

Located at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06), Arcadia, Florida. Pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.

Engine Manufacturer

  • Lycoming O-360-A1F6, 180 HP Engine
  • Engine Serial Number: L-20416-36A
  • Fresh Engine Overhaul Completed in 2026
  • 0.0 Hours Since Major Overhaul (SMOH) at Installation
  • Professionally Overhauled by Flight Support & Logistics LLC, Pembroke Pines, Florida
  • New Millennium Cylinder Assemblies
  • New Pistons
  • New Connecting Rods
  • New Hydraulic Tappets
  • New Main Bearings
  • New Connecting Rod Bearings
  • New Associated Engine Hardware and Components
  • Major Reusable Engine Components Inspected and Recertified as Applicable
  • Comprehensive Engine Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026
  • Plane-Power Alternator
  • Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator
  • Upgraded Electrical Charging System
  • Engine Installation Inspected During August 2026 Annual Inspection
  • Extensive Engine Overhaul and FAA Documentation Available

Prop Specs

  • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller
  • 0 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul (SPOH) at Installation
  • Propeller Installed Under STC SA477CH
  • FAA Airworthiness Documentation Available
  • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
  • Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings
  • Three-Blade Configuration Provides a Distinctive Appearance

Aircraft record

N21177

Registration

Registration
N21177
Registered as
Cessna 177B
Serial number
177-01578
Registered since
2025-08-22
Registration valid to
2032-08-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

On the market

Oct 2026 – now
$159,176
Sep 2026 – now
$199,777
Oct 2026 – now
$199,777
$159,176

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