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1978 Cessna C-177RGSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • El Cajon, CA 92020 United States

This 1978 Cessna C-177RG is offered for sale at $138,000, with a price that has been slashed according to the listing. The airframe shows a total time of 5,550 hours. The aircraft is powered by an IO-360-A1B6 engine with 280 hours since major overhaul, turning a three-blade McCauley propeller with 10 hours since overhaul. Recent cosmetic work includes new glass all around and new paint, along with a leather interior. The Spar AD has been complied with, and compressions are reported at all 78 over 80.

The panel is well equipped with a Garmin GMA345 audio panel, a Garmin GNX375 GPS and transponder, dual GI275 attitude and HSI indicators, a...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
177 Cardinal
Model
C-177RG

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

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

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS/XPDR

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - GI Attitude Indicator

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - GI HSI Indicator

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - GNC COM, KX COM/NAV

EMS

Electronic International Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

ELT

406MHz ELT

Spar AD

Spar AD c/w

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Leather interior
Exterior Notes
New glass all around and new paint

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$138,000

Aircraft Location

El Cajon, CA 92020 United States

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 6, 2026: $138,000(-$17,000) - barnstormers

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

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

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Asking Price

$138,000