The Cessna 177RG Cardinal is a fan favorite for its sleek looks, improved visibility, and bigger cockpit space than the Cessna 172, and is easily identifiable by its wing aft of the pilot seat, lack of struts, and doors that open a full 90 degrees. The 177RG model includes fully retractable gear—with the nosewheel enclosed by doors when retracted—and is equipped with a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D 200-hp engine, as opposed to its 150 to 180-hp predecessors. 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.
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Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D (200 hp)
McCauley Constant Speed
27 ft 3.6 in
8 ft 8.4 in
35 ft 7.2 in
174 sq ft
13.6 lb
13.4 lb
4 ft
1,765 lb
2,800 lb
1,035 lb
633 lb
61 gal
120 lb
890 ft
1,585 ft
925 fpm
17,100 ft
1,350 ft
730 ft
888 nm
69 KIAS
925 ft
169 KCAS
57 KCAS
50 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.