1977 Cessna 177B Cardinal
Reg # N19093
$159,700
Summary
This is an absolutely GORGEOUS low time 1977 Cardinal II 177B in great condition, equipped with many upgrades.
There are many solid reasons why this is a rare and desirable plane to own. This plane has over $80,000 in upgrades.
Other upgrades include LED landing & taxi lights, tail & nav beacons, new main & ELT batteries, voltage regulator and starter, etc.
Laminar airflow wings have no struts & are set back which provide the best visibility for pilot & passengers. The Cardinal is often deployed for airborne surveillance & photography because of these highly desirable features.
Equipped with extended range tanks having 66 gallon capacity. I flew from the Eastern U.S. to the extreme NW of the country against headwinds the whole way with just 3 refueling stops.
It’s hard to find all these in a single plane unless you buy a very expensive, newer plane. Owners love Cardinals. The Cessna 177B has the most cabin space, is easy to get in and out, has the best visibility. Very easy to fly, you can control it with fingertips. Very predictable and stable. A great IFR platform. Very reliable, annuals are inexpensive, a safe plane with low insurance rates. The plane can climb up to 14,600. Extended range 61 gallon fuel tanks to go over 800 miles. At economy settings it only burns 7 to 8 gallons per hour. Take off and land on a short runway. Upgraded propeller. This is a very nice low time, newer model fully upgraded Cardinal.
Very low time constant speed variable pitch prop.
Speed mods include a full set of matching fairings and exhaust fairing to further reduce drag.
This plane is a great performer and is able to land and take-off in very short distances. It cruises quite nicely at 10,000.
Another well known great thing about the Cardinal are the very large doors and easy access to rear seats.
This plane is equipped with retractable push/pull handles on fuselage; very handy feature.
For more info, please refer to the very informative YouTube videos featuring this exact plane, which was produced by the company * from whom I purchased the plane back in 2022 before flying it across the Rockies and Cascade mountain ranges from the Eastern U.S. to the Pacific Northwest with no issues whatsoever.
Search Google for N19093 AeroLife to see a very nice overview video conducted by the fine folks at AeroLife Aviation.
Side note: this beautiful bird was exactly as advertised (better!) and flew like a dream, serving me very well in my business.
Reason for selling: I don't want to part with this awesome aircraft, but I just sold my security consulting company so I'm switching back to my Alaska roots and changing my mission objectives to bush flying as I no longer need a long-distance luxurious cruiser for business. Otherwise, I'd keep this fantastic plane for many more years.
The later model Cardinal II package with all factory upgrades make it an even better and faster plane. When brand new, the later models were almost twice as expensive compared to the earlier models. And for good reason: after many years of constant improvements, this 1977 latest model has it all.
Airframe:
TTAF: 3105
As you can see from the pictures, the airframe is in fantastic shape.
Only 3 owners.
Current annual which included spar inspection w/eddy current test. Wings are treated w/corrosion protection.
No evidence of corrosion. Exterior & Interior in excellent condition & ceiling equipped w/hatch installed for future inspections.
Fully adjustable captain seats for both pilot & front passenger. Clean damage history.
The Cessna Cardinal II is a very nice airplane. It is spacious, very stable and easy to fly. It has the best visibility for scenic flights.
It is a great IFR platform. The 177B can carry 4 people and is a low maintenance, reliable aircraft.
Engines:
SMOH: 1195
The Cardinal can fly up to 14,600 feet and fly over 850 miles. Use only 7-8 GPH on economy settings. This later model Cessna Cardinal (last production run was 1978) can fly around 130 knots at 10,000 ft.
Proven Lycoming A16BDA 180 HP engine is equipped with a full status JPM engine performance monitor system & cowl flaps.
Props:
Time_ 260 HRS on the Constant Speed
There are many solid reasons why this is a rare and desirable plane to own. This plane has over $80,000 in upgrades.
Other upgrades include LED landing & taxi lights, tail & nav beacons, new main & ELT batteries, voltage regulator and starter, etc.
Laminar airflow wings have no struts & are set back which provide the best visibility for pilot & passengers. The Cardinal is often deployed for airborne surveillance & photography because of these highly desirable features.
Equipped with extended range tanks having 66 gallon capacity. I flew from the Eastern U.S. to the extreme NW of the country against headwinds the whole way with just 3 refueling stops.
It’s hard to find all these in a single plane unless you buy a very expensive, newer plane. Owners love Cardinals. The Cessna 177B has the most cabin space, is easy to get in and out, has the best visibility. Very easy to fly, you can control it with fingertips. Very predictable and stable. A great IFR platform. Very reliable, annuals are inexpensive, a safe plane with low insurance rates. The plane can climb up to 14,600. Extended range 61 gallon fuel tanks to go over 800 miles. At economy settings it only burns 7 to 8 gallons per hour. Take off and land on a short runway. Upgraded propeller. This is a very nice low time, newer model fully upgraded Cardinal.
Very low time constant speed variable pitch prop.
Speed mods include a full set of matching fairings and exhaust fairing to further reduce drag.
This plane is a great performer and is able to land and take-off in very short distances. It cruises quite nicely at 10,000.
Another well known great thing about the Cardinal are the very large doors and easy access to rear seats.
This plane is equipped with retractable push/pull handles on fuselage; very handy feature.
For more info, please refer to the very informative YouTube videos featuring this exact plane, which was produced by the company * from whom I purchased the plane back in 2022 before flying it across the Rockies and Cascade mountain ranges from the Eastern U.S. to the Pacific Northwest with no issues whatsoever.
Search Google for N19093 AeroLife to see a very nice overview video conducted by the fine folks at AeroLife Aviation.
Side note: this beautiful bird was exactly as advertised (better!) and flew like a dream, serving me very well in my business.
Reason for selling: I don't want to part with this awesome aircraft, but I just sold my security consulting company so I'm switching back to my Alaska roots and changing my mission objectives to bush flying as I no longer need a long-distance luxurious cruiser for business. Otherwise, I'd keep this fantastic plane for many more years.
The later model Cardinal II package with all factory upgrades make it an even better and faster plane. When brand new, the later models were almost twice as expensive compared to the earlier models. And for good reason: after many years of constant improvements, this 1977 latest model has it all.
Airframe:
TTAF: 3105
As you can see from the pictures, the airframe is in fantastic shape.
Only 3 owners.
Current annual which included spar inspection w/eddy current test. Wings are treated w/corrosion protection.
No evidence of corrosion. Exterior & Interior in excellent condition & ceiling equipped w/hatch installed for future inspections.
Fully adjustable captain seats for both pilot & front passenger. Clean damage history.
The Cessna Cardinal II is a very nice airplane. It is spacious, very stable and easy to fly. It has the best visibility for scenic flights.
It is a great IFR platform. The 177B can carry 4 people and is a low maintenance, reliable aircraft.
Engines:
SMOH: 1195
The Cardinal can fly up to 14,600 feet and fly over 850 miles. Use only 7-8 GPH on economy settings. This later model Cessna Cardinal (last production run was 1978) can fly around 130 knots at 10,000 ft.
Proven Lycoming A16BDA 180 HP engine is equipped with a full status JPM engine performance monitor system & cowl flaps.
Props:
Time_ 260 HRS on the Constant Speed
Avionics
Comms equipment:
Latest audio panel with phone and music options.
4 place intercom
PMA 8000B audio panel
Navigation equipment:
Fully updated panel like a newer plane. Garmin avionics and one of
most advanced primary digital engine monitors available. Garmin 480
WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM. Garmin 660 touchscreen for free weather,
Garmin 480W GPS/NAV/COMM
Garmin 660 GPS
Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder ADS-B Out
Garmin SL30 NAV/COM
Dual CDI w/Glideslope
Digital Garmin Radio. ADS-B out installed. Fly in any airspace and airport n the US without restrictions.
LED landing & taxi lights, tail & nav beacons, new main & ELT batteries, voltage regulator and starter, etc.
JPI EDM-930 - one of the very best primary engine monitors on the market.
Primary engine monitor provides all engine info precisely; lots of info not available in a factory Cardinal like fuel flow, fuel pressure and more, with this you can fly much safer, save a lot of fuel, manage the engine and get a lot more time from the engine.
Latest audio panel with phone and music options.
4 place intercom
PMA 8000B audio panel
Navigation equipment:
Fully updated panel like a newer plane. Garmin avionics and one of
most advanced primary digital engine monitors available. Garmin 480
WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM. Garmin 660 touchscreen for free weather,
Garmin 480W GPS/NAV/COMM
Garmin 660 GPS
Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder ADS-B Out
Garmin SL30 NAV/COM
Dual CDI w/Glideslope
Digital Garmin Radio. ADS-B out installed. Fly in any airspace and airport n the US without restrictions.
LED landing & taxi lights, tail & nav beacons, new main & ELT batteries, voltage regulator and starter, etc.
JPI EDM-930 - one of the very best primary engine monitors on the market.
Primary engine monitor provides all engine info precisely; lots of info not available in a factory Cardinal like fuel flow, fuel pressure and more, with this you can fly much safer, save a lot of fuel, manage the engine and get a lot more time from the engine.
Exterior
2008
9 - As shown in the pictures, this plane has an interesting and modern 3 tone paint job that is in excellent condition. Beautiful plane with nice, newer paint scheme. Top of the line JetGlo 6 tone paint. The most striking paint job I have seen on any Cardinal.
9 - As shown in the pictures, this plane has an interesting and modern 3 tone paint job that is in excellent condition. Beautiful plane with nice, newer paint scheme. Top of the line JetGlo 6 tone paint. The most striking paint job I have seen on any Cardinal.
Interior
2005
8 - Excellent (see pics)
8 - Excellent (see pics)
Additional Equipment
Other upgrades include LED landing & taxi lights, tail & nav beacons, new main & ELT batteries, voltage regulator and starter, etc.
Laminar airflow wings have no struts & are set back which provide the best visibility for pilot & passengers. The Cardinal is often deployed for airborne surveillance & photography because of these highly desirable features.
Equipped with extended range tanks having 66 gallon capacity. I flew from the Eastern U.S. to the extreme NW of the country against headwinds the whole way with just 3 refueling stops.
Digital Clock/ Timer
Airspeed indicator with true airspeed
Davtron Digital Temp/Pressure gauge
Laminar airflow wings have no struts & are set back which provide the best visibility for pilot & passengers. The Cardinal is often deployed for airborne surveillance & photography because of these highly desirable features.
Equipped with extended range tanks having 66 gallon capacity. I flew from the Eastern U.S. to the extreme NW of the country against headwinds the whole way with just 3 refueling stops.
Digital Clock/ Timer
Airspeed indicator with true airspeed
Davtron Digital Temp/Pressure gauge
Remarks
Inspection Status:
Current annual, including spar inspection with eddy current testing, new batteries etc.
Inspection Expiry: September 30, 2025
Damage history: None
Current annual, including spar inspection with eddy current testing, new batteries etc.
Inspection Expiry: September 30, 2025
Damage history: None