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1968 Cessna 177Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Northampton, MA, USA

This 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, registered N3478T, is a well-kept, honest aircraft with a fresh annual that is ready to fly. With a total airframe time of 3,564 hours, the 150 HP Lycoming O-320-E2D engine has 2,042 hours since major overhaul, and the propeller has 932 hours since new. The aircraft has been hangared for over 20 years, reflecting the care it has received, and features original paint from 1968 with an overall well-maintained appearance—rated 6/10 on the exterior. Inside, the seats and carpet are very clean, with the owner having kept the airplane tidy with minor wear and tear, rated 6/10 on the interior.

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Year
1968
Make
Cessna
Series
177 Cardinal
Model
177
Tail #
N3478T
Serial #
1770778

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
897 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,564 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,042 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
932 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual, next due 7/2027

Avionics

Comms

KX 155 - KX KI

Audio

GMA 340

ADSB

Stratus ESG - RIN ESG

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Interior Year
1968
Paint Rating
6/10
Paint Year
1968
Interior Notes
Seat/carpet condition - very clean, owner has kept the airplane tidy with minor wear and tear. Interior- 6/10
Exterior Notes
Original paint - overall well maintained and cared for. Exterior- 6/10. Hangared 20+ Years.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Engine Power
150 HP

Asking Price

$79,500

Aircraft Location

Northampton, MA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 7, 2026: $79,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 7, 2026

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