1969 Cessna 177ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Novato, CA, USA

This 1969 Cessna 177A Cardinal, registered N30542 and located in Novato, California, presents a well-documented example of the classic four-seat single-engine piston aircraft. The airframe has accumulated under 2,590 total hours, while the Lycoming O-360-A2F engine producing 180 horsepower has less than 600 hours since major overhaul. Complete logbooks for both airframe and engine accompany the aircraft, and the annual inspection was completed with no squawks other than a noted ELT replacement. A new ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT was installed in July 2026, and new Tempest fine wire spark plugs were fitted to reduce plug fouling.

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Year: 1969

Make: Cessna

Series: 177 Cardinal

Model: 177A

Tail #: N30542

Serial #: Not Listed

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Recreational

Flight Rules: VFR

Useful Load: 980 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,590 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 600 hrs (SMOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Log Books

Inspection Status: Annual completed 7/20206, no squawks other than the ELT replacement noted below

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 296 - GPS

Audio

PS Engineering PAR200A - PS audio panel with com selector, 4-place intercom, and isolation function

Comms

Narco MK 12D - MK (TSO) nav/com, secondary radio

Additional Equipment

ELT

ACK E-04 - New ACK 406 MHz ELT installed July 2026

DME

Narco DME 890 - DME inoperative (included as-is, not repaired)

Transponder

Bendix King KT76C - (TSO) Mode C transponder

Wheel Pants

Original pants are included and will go to the buyer, whether or not they're mounted are up to the buyer, will mount on request.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 8/10

Interior Year: 1969

Paint Rating: 7/10

Paint Year: 1969

Interior Notes: Original seats, in good condition. Floor carpet has been replaced with Featherlite carpet. Everything else is standard/original, well kept.

Exterior Notes: Paint is original and shows its age, some fading along with the usual nicks and chips you'd expect from a 55+ year old finish. No hidden damage, just wear and tear.