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1978 Cessna 177RGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Indianapolis, IN, USA

This 1978 Cessna 177RG Cardinal (N258KC) presents as a well-maintained example with an interesting international history, having been purchased in Africa by the current owner in 2020 before undergoing a detailed re-import inspection and receiving a new airworthiness certificate. The airframe shows 4,750 total hours, while the engine has only 837 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft features a modernized panel with dual Garmin G5s, a GTN 650Xi, GNS 430W, GFC 500 autopilot, and JPI EDM 900 engine monitor, making it fully IFR-capable with ADS-B Out compliance. Notable upgrades include a Powerflow exhaust system, LED lighting, articulating...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
177
Model
177RG
Tail #
N258KC
Serial #
17701304

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
920 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,750 hrs
Engine 1 Time
837 hrs
Logbook Status
Logs and more information are available at this website: https://www.cardinalinspections.com/planes/n258kc.php
Inspection Status
Received a very detailed inspection upon re-import with a new airworthiness certificate

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

Audio

Garmin GMA 350 - w/bluetooth

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 335 - ADS-B out

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - with altitude hold and electric trim

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 900 - JPI EDM with fuel flow and remote alarm

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Powerflow - exhaust

Fuel Caps

Cessna Umbrella - fuel caps

Visors

Rosen - visors

Lighting

LED - LED landing lights and beacon

Seats

Articulating seats

Landing Gear Mirror

Cabin Cover

Custom cabin cover

GoPro Mounts

GoPro mounts on overhead center console

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2010
Paint Year
2010
Interior Notes
Leather interior in good condition
Exterior Notes
Painted 2010, excellent condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$187,000

Aircraft Location

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 16, 2025: $187,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 16, 2025

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