Cessna 177B Cardinal Aircraft 1976 N21177 180HP Lycoming McCauley 3-Blade IFR For Sale - New and Used

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.

Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 177B Cardinal
Year: 1976
Registration / Tail Number: N21177
Aircraft Serial Number: 177-01578
Aircraft Type: Single-Engine Fixed-Gear Airplane
Seating Capacity: 4
Aircraft Total Time: Approximately 3,573 Hours
Current Location: Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06), Arcadia, Florida

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.

The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1F6, rated at 180 horsepower.

Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
Engine Model: O-360-A1F6
Engine Serial Number: L-20416-36A
Horsepower: 180 HP
Engine Time: 0.0 Hours SMOH at installation
Overhaul Year: 2026

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.

The documented overhaul included:

• New Millennium cylinder assemblies
• 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.

A major upgrade is the installed McCauley three-blade constant-speed propeller.

Manufacturer: McCauley
Propeller Type: Three-Blade Constant-Speed
Model: B3D36C428/82NPA-6
Serial Number: 210834
Time at Installation: 0.0 Hours
Installation Year: 2026
STC: SA477CH
FAA Form 8130-3: Documented with propeller

The supplied documentation identifies this propeller installation as approved for the Cessna 177B with Lycoming O-360-A1F6.

This Cessna 177B is equipped with a strong combination of modern Garmin equipment and proven conventional instrumentation.

• 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.

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

• 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

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