1975 Cessna 177RGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1975 Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG (N1571H) presents an exceptionally low-time airframe with just 1,115 total hours, potentially making it one of the lowest-time examples in existence. The aircraft retains its original paint and interior from 1975, though the exterior paint is noted to be in poor condition. The Continental engine shows 65 hours since major overhaul by G&N in 1997, with a subsequent prop strike tear-down and new prop installation by G&N in 2005 (30 hours since both events). The airframe has a gear-up landing recorded in 2005, and the spar AD has been complied with through 2025.

The aircraft features original Cessna 300-series IFR avionics with a 300A autopilot, along with Monarch umbrella fuel caps, EGT, headrests, and four-point shoulder harnesses. While maintaining its original chestnut brown fabric seats, the cabin received new plastics and glass during the 2005 refurbishment. With a useful load of 979 lbs and four seats, this IFR-capable Cardinal has been stored in a climate-controlled dry hangar in Illinois since 2005, receiving its most recent annual inspection in March. The combination of low utilization and documented maintenance by renowned shop G&N makes this a noteworthy example for buyers prioritizing originality and airframe time.