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1974 Cessna 177 RGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, California

This 1974 Cessna 177 RG Cardinal, registration N2172Q, is offered for sale at $146,000 and is based in Placerville, California. The airframe shows 4,347 hours total time, with 542 hours since major overhaul on its 200-horsepower Lycoming IO-360 engine, which carries a 2,000-hour TBO. The two-blade propeller has only 9 hours since overhaul. Useful load is listed at 1,050 pounds, fuel capacity is 66 gallons, and the annual inspection is due September 2027. According to the seller, the aircraft has complete logs, no damage history, no hail, and no corrosion, and has been hangared. The spar carry-through AD inspection is reported complete.

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Year
1974
Make
Cessna
Series
177 Cardinal
Model
177 RG
Tail #
N2172Q
Serial #
177RG0572

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Training
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
1,050 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,347 hrs
Engine 1 Time
542 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
9 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Annual Due: September 2027

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

Comms

King KX155 - Digital Flip Flop 760 channel Navcom, KI Glide Slope/localizer/VOR indicator

GPS

Northstar M3 - GPS

ADSB

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX transponder with Mode C

AP

S-Tec 50 - autopilot with altitude hold, GPS Steering, Remote yoke mounted autopilot controls

Weather

WX10A - Stormscope

EMS

Electronics International Fuel Flow Computer

Additional Equipment

Intercom

PM 1000 - PM Intercom

Fuel Flow Computer

Electronics International Fuel Flow Computer

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Avionics Master Switch

DC Voltmeter

Davtron M450 - DC Voltmeter

Monarch Gas Caps

Rosen Visors

Dual Articulating Front Seats

Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Courtesy Lights

Static Wicks

Tail-Cone Lift Handles

Wingtip Strobes

LED Beacon

LED Landing Lights

Polished Spinner

Exhaust Tip Extension

K&N Air Filter

K&N - K&N air filter

Stainless Steel Screw Kit

Gear Mirror

Side Vent Windows

Shoulder Harnesses

GPS Steering

Autopilot Controls

Remote yoke mounted autopilot controls

Voltmeter

Davtron M450 - DC Voltmeter

Spar Carry-Through AD Inspection

Spar carry-through AD inspection complete

Gas Caps

Monarch gas caps

Visors

Rosen Visors

Seats

Dual articulating front seats

Horizontal Stabilizer Boots

Horizontal stabilizer abrasion boots

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8.5/10
Paint Rating
9/10
Interior Notes
Light blue fabric and vinyl seats with matching side panels and carpet. Hard cream headliner. Overall rated 8.5 out of 10.
Exterior Notes
White upper and light blue lower major accent with gray minor accent and black pinstripe in attractive traditional scheme. Overall rated 9 out of 10.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-360
Engine Power
200 HP
Propeller Model
Two Blade Prop

Asking Price

$146,000

Aircraft Location

Placerville, California

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 15, 2026: $146,000 - barnstormers

Sep 13, 2026: $146,000 - controller

Contact Seller

First Seen: Sep 13, 2026

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Asking Price

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