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1978 Cessna 177B Cardinal ClassicSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Anderson, IN, USA

This 1978 Cessna 177B Cardinal (N177JL) presents as a well-maintained example with 3,300 hours total time on the airframe. The Lycoming O-360-A1F6D engine shows 390 hours since major overhaul, paired with a two-blade propeller that has 300 hours since its last overhaul. The aircraft features a standard six-pack instrument panel complemented by modern upgrades including an Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B transponder, dual NAV/COM radios (Cessna RT395 and Bendix-King KX155), and a Bendix-King audio panel. While the Century II autopilot is currently inoperative, the panel includes a KI209 VOR/LOC/GS indicator and Davtron DVOR for navigation...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
177 Cardinal
Model
177B Cardinal Classic
Tail #
N177JL
Serial #
17702713

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
N/a
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,339 hrs
Engine 1 Time
460 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
460 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete & Consecutive Logs
Inspection Status
Current on all inspections. Annual Inspection Due: April 2027. Transponder Certification Due: September 2027.

Avionics

Comms

RT395 - Cessna NAV/COM, NAV/COM

Audio

KMA20 - Audio Panel

AP

Century II - II Autopilot (inop.)

ADSB

Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B Transponder

EMS

803 - Davtron Model DVOR

GPS

Garmin GNC 355 - Touchscreen WAAS Navigator/Com

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Touch Screen PFD

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - Touchscreen HSI/MFD

Additional Equipment

Dual Toe Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes (Pilot & Co-pilot)

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

iPad Mount

iPad Mount (Cockpit Mounted)

Rudder Trim

Avionics Master Switch

Hobbs Meter

Wing Tip Strobes

Push to Talk Switch

Articulating Seats

Shoulder Harness

Seat Back Table

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
6 out of 10
Exterior Notes
6 out of 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A1F6D
Propeller Model
2-Blade Prop

Asking Price

$149,500

Aircraft Location

Anderson, IN, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 1, 2026: $149,500(+$24,600) - barnstormers

May 9, 2025: $124,900 - controller

May 9, 2025: $124,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 9, 2025

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Asking Price

$149,500