1969 Cessna 177A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
This beautifully maintained, always hangared Cardinal is equipped with excellent avionics and a Power Flow exhaust system that boosts performance by adding roughly 20 horsepower while improving fuel efficiency. The autopilot, featuring GPSS and altitude hold, along with recently installed CiES fuel senders and a digital fuel display, enhances both safety and ease on cross-country flights. Its striking paint scheme-with a glossy, mirror-like finish-ensures it stands out wherever it goes, including at Oshkosh. With a generous useful load of 992 pounds, it's also well-suited for carrying plenty of gear for extended trips or camping adventures.
Engine
180 hp Lycoming O-360-A1F, FP prop Fresh Annual completed April 2026 Compressions 76/80, 75/80,75/80, 74/80 Powerflow exhaust CiES fuel senders with digital display 70 hrs on Overhauled Mags SkyTek starter
Propeller
2498 TT Fresh Annual May 2026 Wing Spar AD completed/passed Always hangared Monarch Caps New battery 2025
Interior
-Exterior -Excellent paint-2006 -Interior- good- plastic refurbished 2024 -New carpet
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mark Littlestar
trade-a-plane.com
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$134,000
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Austin, TX | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 177A
This 1969 Cessna 177A (N30307) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,498 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 177A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $119,000 to $150,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $134,000.
The 177A cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 600 nm (1,111 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 2,498 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 5 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 177A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N30307.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 177A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 5 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING AN ANNUAL INSP, RT WING IB L/E SKIN WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH BENEATH STRINGER. A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY BE WATER SEEPING THROUGH THE AIR INLET HOSE INSTALLED ABOVE THE AFFECTED AREA. THIS WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE L/...
ROUGH GRIND FINISH CAUSED ALMOST ALL 8 ROCKER ARM BUSHINGS TO WEAR AND CONTAMINATE OIL WITH BRASS, METAL PARTICLES. BUSHINGS AND ROCKER SHAFTS WERE DEFECTIVE FROM WEAR AND WERE REPLACED.
(CAN) LT AND RT LANDING GEAR UPPER ATTACHMENT CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT HOLES. HOLE EDGE DISTANCE VERY CLOSE.
ROUGH ENGINE, LEFT MAG DEAD ON RUN-UP. REMOVED LEFT MAG AND FOUND SHOULDERED MAGNETO DRIVESHAFT BUSHING WITH SHOULDER MISSING. UPON EXAMINATION OF BUSHING, DETERMINED IT WAS THE OLD STYLE, SINTERED IRON PN 10-51659. IT SHOULD HAVE HAD A MACHINED S...
DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AN 4-10A BOLT CONNECTING THE PUSH/PULL ROD TO THE LEFT AILERON HORN HAD BACKED OUT TO THE POINT THAT BY MOVING THE AILERON BY HAND, THE BOLT FELL OUT COMPLETELY. THE BOLT WAS NOT SAFTIED. FURTHER INS...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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