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1978 Cessna 177RGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • El Cajon, CA, USA

This 1978 Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG, listed for sale at $155,000 and located in El Cajon, California, shows 5,550 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 engine with 280 hours since major overhaul, driving a three-blade McCauley propeller with only 10 hours since overhaul. Engine health is documented with compression readings of 78 over 80 across all cylinders, and the spar AD has been complied with. The seller indicates no damage history (NDH) for the aircraft.

The panel has been upgraded with modern avionics, including a Garmin GMA345 audio panel, a Garmin GNX375 GPS with transponder, dual Garmin...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
177 Cardinal
Model
177RG

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,550 hrs
Engine 1 Time
280 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
10 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS/Transponder

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - 2x GI Attitude and HSI Indicator

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Com, KX Com/Nav

EMS

Electronics International Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

ELT

406 MHz ELT

Spar AD

Spar AD c/w

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Leather Interior
Exterior Notes
New Glass All Around and Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-360-A1B6
Propeller Model
McCauley 3-Blade

Asking Price

$155,000

Aircraft Location

El Cajon, CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $155,000(-$13,000) - barnstormers

Aug 11, 2026: $168,000(-$17,000) - barnstormers

Jun 19, 2026: $185,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Jun 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$155,000