1975 Cessna 177Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1975 Cessna 177 Cardinal (N12271) presents a well-maintained example with a detailed operational history and recent major upgrades. The airframe shows 5,300 total hours with complete logs, though the earliest logbook (1975-1987) is missing, replaced by documented times and maintenance records. The aircraft sustained nose-wheel/firewall damage in 1980 from a shimmy incident and later tail repairs from a ground strike, but the spar AD has been completed via eddy current inspection. Power comes from a Lycoming O-360 (180 HP) with just 51 hours SMOH by Western Skyways in 2024, paired with a fresh McCauley two-blade constant-speed propeller. The 750 lb useful load benefits from a Powerflow exhaust system and 65-gallon fuel capacity with Monarch caps.

The panel features IFR-ready avionics including a Garmin GNS 530W GPS/COM, G5 HSI, S-Tec 55X autopilot with altitude hold, and King KMA 24 audio panel. Additional equipment includes a Mac 1700 NAV/COM, digital engine monitor, and 406 ELT. The exterior sports a classic dark blue/cream/red scheme rated 8.5/10, while the tan interior with fabric seats shows at 8/10. Based at Placerville (KPVF) for 23 years in hangar storage, the aircraft comes with wheel pants, LED strobes, dual landing lights, and recent engine baffles. An annual is due August 2025. The seller cites medical/insurance reasons for sale.