1976 Cessna 177RGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bend, OR, USA

This 1976 Cessna 177RG, registration N177AM, is a well-equipped, second-owner Cardinal RG that presents a strong IFR platform with a low-time engine and a fresh annual inspection completed in July 2026, valid until August 2027. The airframe has accumulated 4160 total hours, while the Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D 200HP engine has just 390 hours since major overhaul, performed by Premier Aircraft Engines in May 2018. The McCauley two-blade constant-speed propeller has 1070 hours since new installation in 2002, with a new governor installed in 2022. The aircraft has a useful load of 1025 pounds and a 60-gallon usable fuel capacity.

The avionics suite...

Year: 1976

Make: Cessna

Series: 177 Cardinal

Model: 177RG

Tail #: N177AM

Serial #: 172RG0941

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Business, Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 1,025 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 4,160 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 390 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 1,070 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: All Log Books Complete and in Good Condition. (Logs Available in Electronic Format Upon Request.)

Inspection Status: Annual Inspection Next Due 8/1/2027. 91.413 Transponder Certification Next Due: 8/1/2028. 91.411 Pitot Static / Altimeter Certification Next Due: 8/1/2028. 91.407 ELT Inspection Next Due 8/1/2027. ELT Battery Replacement Next Due 9/2028. AD 23-02-17 Carry-thru Spar Lower Cap Inspection Complied With on 10/12/2023. AD 11-10-09 Seat and Seat Rail Inspection. (100hr / Annual) Next Due: 4258.8. AD 15-19-07 Fuel Injector Line and Clamp Inspection (110hr / Annual) Next Due: 4268.8. AD 26-04-11 Connecting Rod Bushing Inspection C/W 7/2026. Next Due at Oil Change.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - WAAS GPS w/ NAV COMM

Comms

TKM MX300 - TKM Secondary NAV/COMM

S-TEC 55X - S-TEC Digital Dual Axis Auto Pilot w/ WAAS GPS Steering

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel w/ Place Intercom Aux Audio Input

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder w/ ADS-B 'Out'

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Flight Instrument (AI)

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Flight Instrument (DG/HSI)

EMS

Alcor 46150 - Analog EGT Gauge

Additional Equipment

ELT

Narco ELT 10 - ELT 121.5mhz ELT

Power Outlet

Standard Power Outlet w/ Dual USB-A Charging Port

Exhaust System

Power Flow Systems Tuned Exhaust - (Gains:10-20HP 5-7kts 100-150fpm climb)

Alternator

Plane-Power AL-12-F60 - Alternator and Regulator

Starter

SkyTec 149-NL - Starter

Battery

Concorde RG-35AXC - Battery

Fuel Caps

Monarch - Stainless Steel Fuel Caps

Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes

Lighting

LED Taxi and Landing Lights

Seat Belts

BAS Inc. Shoulder Harness System - BAS (Front Seats)

Window

Great Lakes Aero Products W/T-2411-RH - RH Door Window w/ Camera Port

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 7/10

Interior Year: 1976

Paint Rating: 6/10

Paint Year: 1976

Interior Notes: Original Red Vinyl Seating w/ Red Vinyl Sidewalls and Red Carpet. All Seats in Good Condition. White Ceiling Plastic and Window Surrounds in Good Condition.

Exterior Notes: Original Cessna "Bicentennial" Paint Scheme is aging but continues to cover all surfaces and retains gloss / shine. Paint scratches / chips in some areas. All windows in Good Condition. Exterior Colors: Overall Vestal White w/ Flag Red and Satin Blue Accents.