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Cardinal 177B (1975 - 1978)
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.

177 B Cardinal

Cessna® AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
Models 1975 through 1978.
Serial numbers 17702124 through 17702752

General Information
1975 177B
Owned by Robert Laidley
Engine Make: Lycoming 180hp
Engine Model: O-360-A1F6D
Propeller Type: McCauley® Constant Speed
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 180
Engine TBO: 2000

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 160 139 257
Recommended Cruising Speed 150 130 240
Stalling Speed 53 46 85

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 330 50 189
Long Range Version 402 61 231

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2500 1133
Empty Weight (depends on year and version) 1460-1643 662-745
Max Useful Load 857-1040 388-471
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 527-700 239-317

R A N G E    (No Reserve) SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise, Std fuel tanks 889 772 1428 6
Max Range - Std Cruise, LR fuel tanks 1084 942 1742 7

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 14600 4449
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 840 256
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 750 228
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1400 426
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 600 182
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
Cabin Width (at shoulder) 4.0 (48 inches) 1.2192
Fuselage Length (approx.) 27.3 8.32
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 8.7 2.65
Total Wingspan (approx.) 35.6 10.85




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