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    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1970 CESSNA 177 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
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    $159,176 
    Aircraft Location:Arcadia, Florida

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    Alex Winx

    Contact:Alex Winx

    Arcadia, Florida

    General

    Year
    1970
    Manufacturer
    Model
    Serial Number
    177-01578
    Registration #
    N21177
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    X06
    Description
    1970 CESSNA 177B CARDINAL | N21177 WHY N21177 STANDS APART • Major Mechanical Work: Freshly Overhauled 180 HP Lycoming and Three-Blade McCauley Propeller. • Modern IFR Equipment: GTN 650, Garmin G5, ADS-B Out, and Century IIB Autopilot. • Restored Appearance: Premium Paint, Leather Interior, and Sky-Blue Tinted Windows. • Documented Inspections: 2026 Annual, AD Review, and Carry-Through Spar Inspection. 0 SMOH 180 HP LYCOMING | 0-TIME 3-BLADE McCAULEY | NEW PAINT | NEW PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR | NEW SKY-BLUE WINDOWS | GARMIN IFR AVIONICS | EXTENSIVE 2026 ANNUAL & AD REVIEW AN EXCEPTIONAL CARDINAL WITH THE BIG-TICKET IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY COMPLETED! N21177 is an exceptionally well-presented 1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal featuring just 3,573 hours total time and an impressive combination of mechanical renewal, cosmetic restoration, modern avionics, and documented inspection work. Highlights include a freshly overhauled 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1F6 with new Millennium cylinders, a zero-time three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller, stunning new exterior paint, handcrafted premium leather interior, beautiful sky-blue tinted windows, and a Garmin-equipped IFR panel. Following its importation from South Africa in 2025, this Cardinal underwent extensive U.S. inspection and certification work, including an August 2026 Annual Inspection and documented carry-through spar inspection. A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CARDINAL THAT DESERVES A CLOSER LOOK. Located at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06), Arcadia, Florida. Pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    3,573
    Range
    915 NM
    Max Takeoff Weight
    2,950 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    1,700 lb
    Useful Load
    870 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    49 gal
    Airframe Notes
    • 3,573 Hours Total Time Since New • Serial Number: 177-01578 • Previously Based in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025 • Reportedly Hangared Throughout Its Previous Life in South Africa • Previously Operated in South Africa's Favorable Dry Climate • Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Airframe • Extensive Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to Importation • Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Exterior Refinishing • Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024 • New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Installed in 2024 • Complete Premium Leather Interior Refurbishment Completed in 2024 • Extensive Mechanical Inspection and FAA Certification Program Following U.S. Importation • Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026 • Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Visual Inspection Completed • Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed • No Cracking, Corrosion, or Structural Damage Found During Documented Carry-Through Spar Inspections • Extensive Annual Inspection Completed in August 2026 • Four-Place, Fixed-Gear Aircraft Configuration • Aerodynamic Main and Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairings • Beautifully Restored Airframe with Excellent Overall Presentation

    Engine

    Engine 1 Make/Model
    LYCOMING O-360
    Engine Serial Number
    L-20416-36A
    Engine Horsepower
    180 HP
    Engine 1 Time
    0 SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
    2026
    Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
    2000
    Engine Notes
    • Lycoming O-360-A1F6, 180 HP Engine • Engine Serial Number: L-20416-36A • Fresh Engine Overhaul Completed in 2026 • 0.0 Hours Since Major Overhaul (SMOH) at Installation • Professionally Overhauled by Flight Support & Logistics LLC, Pembroke Pines, Florida • New Millennium Cylinder Assemblies • New Pistons • New Connecting Rods • New Hydraulic Tappets • New Main Bearings • New Connecting Rod Bearings • New Associated Engine Hardware and Components • Major Reusable Engine Components Inspected and Recertified as Applicable • Comprehensive Engine Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026 • Plane-Power Alternator • Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator • Upgraded Electrical Charging System • Engine Installation Inspected During August 2026 Annual Inspection • Extensive Engine Overhaul and FAA Documentation Available

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    MCCAULEY
    Prop Time
    0 SMOH
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Composite
    Prop Notes
    • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller • 0 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul (SPOH) at Installation • Propeller Installed Under STC SA477CH • FAA Airworthiness Documentation Available • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner • Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings • Three-Blade Configuration Provides a Distinctive Appearance

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    • Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Installation • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Installation • Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Installation • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument Installation • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller Installation • Three-Blade Propeller Conversion Under STC SA477CH • Plane-Power Alternator Installation • Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator Installation • Upgraded Electrical Charging System

    Avionics

    Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model
    GARMIN GTN 650
    GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model
    GARMIN GTN 650
    Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model
    GARMIN GTX330ES
    Auto Pilot
    Yes
    Autopilot Manufacturer/Model
    CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS CENTURY IIB
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    LPV
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    • Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display • Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out • King KX155 NAV/COM • Century IIB Autopilot • JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Management System • Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    • Dual Flight Controls • Pilot and Copilot Sun Visors • Cabin Ventilation Outlets • Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings • Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner • Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows • Premium Leather Seat Upholstery with Diamond-Pattern Stitching • Matching Interior Door Panels • Coordinated Cabin Carpeting

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    2024
    Exterior Notes
    • Extensive Exterior Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025 • Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024 • Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Painting • High-Quality White and Navy-Blue Exterior Paint Scheme • Professionally Applied Paint with Excellent Finish and Attention to Detail • New Sky-Blue Tinted Windows Throughout • Three-Blade McCauley Constant-Speed Propeller • Polished Metal Propeller Spinner • Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings • Aerodynamic Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings • Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing • Previously Hangared in South Africa's Dry Climate • Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Exterior Appearance • Beautifully Restored Exterior with a Factory-Fresh Appearance

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2024
    Number of Seats
    4
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    • Complete Premium Interior Refurbishment Completed in South Africa in 2024 • New Genuine Leather Interior Throughout • Custom Handcrafted Leather Upholstery • Premium Diamond-Stitched Leather Seat Inserts • Contoured Front Pilot and Copilot Seats • Matching Rear Passenger Seating • Coordinated Interior Door Trim Panels • Matching Gray Interior Carpeting • New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Throughout • Four-Place Passenger Seating Configuration • Exceptional Attention to Detail and Craftsmanship • Beautifully Refurbished Cabin with a Modern, Upscale Appearance

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    N21177 - RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE HISTORY 2024 - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RESTORATION • NEW premium exterior paint — completed in South Africa • NEW handcrafted genuine leather interior • NEW sky-blue tinted windows throughout 2025 - U.S. IMPORTATION • Imported from South Africa into the United States • Extensive U.S. mechanical inspections and FAA certification work 2026 - ENGINE & PROPELLER • Lycoming O-360-A1F6 — 180 HP, professionally overhauled in Florida • Engine installed at 0.0 hours SMOH • NEW Millennium cylinder assemblies • Complete engine overhaul documentation available • McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 — three-blade constant-speed propeller • Propeller installed at 0 hours under STC SA477CH • Supporting FAA airworthiness documentation available AUGUST 2026 - ANNUAL INSPECTION & AD COMPLIANCE • Extensive Annual Inspection completed • Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive (AD) review • Carry-through spar - visual and Eddy Current inspections completed • Inspection findings - no cracking, corrosion, or damage identified • Engine installation inspected during Annual 2026 - AVIONICS & IFR SYSTEM TESTING • Pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder certifications completed • Avionics installation and conformity reviewed • Electrical load analysis completed MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION - AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW • Airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks • Lycoming engine overhaul records • McCauley propeller installation and maintenance records • STC SA477CH and applicable FAA Form 337 documentation • August 2026 Annual Inspection records • Airworthiness Directive compliance records • Carry-through spar visual and Eddy Current inspection reports • 2026 pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder test records • Applicable avionics installation and certification records BUYER CONFIDENCE & TRANSPARENCY Extensive maintenance, overhaul, inspection, and certification records available for serious buyer review. Independent pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.
    Airworthy
    Yes
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