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Cardinal 177
Aircraft Performance Specifications

This information is provided as a guide "at users risk" and is not intended for flight planning purposes! Please consult the relevant Pilots Operating Handbook prior to flight.

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177 Cardinal

Cessna® AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Serial numbers 17700001 through 17701164

General Information
1968 FG
Engine Make: Lycoming 150hp
Engine Model: O-320-E2D
Propeller Type: McCauley® Fixed Pitch
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 150
Engine TBO: 2000

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 144 125 231
Recommended Cruising Speed 134 116 214
Stalling Speed 53 46 85

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 323 49 185
Long Range Version 0 0 0

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2350 1065
Empty Weight 1415 641
Max Useful Load 935 424
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 612 277

R A N G E (No Reserve) SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 680 590 1092 5.07

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 12700 3870
Max Engine Out Ceiling 0 0

C L I M B   R A T E S Feet P/Min Meters P/Min
Max Climb, Sea Level, Gross Weight 670 204
Max Climb, Engine Out, Sea Level, Gross Weight 0 0

T A K E O F F  &  L A N D I N G   D I S T A N C E S Feet Meters
TakeOff Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 845 257
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1575 480
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 400 121
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1135 345

A I R C R A F T   D I M E N S I O N S Feet Meters
Cabin Width (at shoulder) 4.0 (48 inches) 1.2192
Fuselage Length (approx.) 27 8.23
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 9.1 2.77
Total Wingspan (approx.) 35.7 10.88



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