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Cardinal 177A (1969 only)
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.

177A Cardinal

Cessna® AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Serial numbers 17701165 through 17701370

General Information
1969 177A
Owned by Gene Markley
Engine Make: Lycoming 180hp
Engine Model: O-360-A2F
Propeller Type: McCauley® Fixed Pitch
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 180
Engine TBO: 2000

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 150 130 240
Recommended Cruising Speed 138 119 220
Stalling Speed 56 48 88

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 2500 1133
Empty Weight 1440 653
Max Useful Load 1060 480
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 737 334

R A N G E    (No Reserve) SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 817 708 1307 5

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 15800 4815
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 760 231
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 435 132
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1220 371

A I R C R A F T   D I M E N S I O N S Feet Meters
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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