SLIDE SHOW COMPONENT
Overview
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The Cessna 177B Cardinal is a fan favorite for its sleek looks, improved visibility, and bigger cockpit space than the 172. The Cardinal is easily identifiable by its wing aft of the pilot seat, lack of struts, doors that open a full 90 degrees. Smooth and stable handling is a characteristic of this bright bird, and a stabilator for increased control compensates for the “heavier” nose due to wing placement. Originally underpowered with a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320-E2D engine, subsequent models 177A, 177B, and 177RG (retractable gear) were all equipped with several upgrades which included 180 to 200-hp engines.
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Specifications
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Powerplant
Lycoming O-360-A1F6 (180 hp)
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Propellers
McCauley Constant Speed
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Length
27 ft
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Height
8 ft 8.4 in (1970-71); 9 ft 2 in (1972-74)
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Wingspan
35 ft 7.2 in
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Wing Area
174 sq ft
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Wing loading
14.4 lb
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Power loading
13.9 lb
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Cabin Width
4 ft
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Empty Weight
1,485 ft
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Maximum gross weight
2,500 lb
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Useful load
1,015 lb
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Payload with full fuel
685 lb
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Fuel capacity
330 lb
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Baggage capacity
120 lb
Performance
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Takeoff distance ground roll
750 ft
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Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle
1,400 ft
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Rate of climb sea level
840 fpm
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Service ceiling
14,600 ft
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Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle
1,220 ft
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Landing distance ground roll
600 ft
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Cruise speed/endurance w/45-min rsv, std fuel (fuel consumption, ea engine) @ 75% power, best economy
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Range
726 nm
Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds
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VX
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VY
840 fpm
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VNE
161 KCAS
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VS1
55 KCAS
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VSO
46 KCAS
All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.