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
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| Engine Model: | O-360-A1F6D | |
| Propeller Type: | McCauley Constant Speed |
| Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): | 180 |
| Engine TBO: | 2000 | |
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| S P E E D S |
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MPH | KTS | KPH |
| Maximum Cruising Speed | | 160 | 139 | 257 |
| Recommended Cruising Speed | | 150 | 130 | 240 |
| Stalling Speed | | 53 | 46 | 85 |
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| 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 |
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| W E I G H T S | | | US Lbs | Kilos |
| Gross Weight | | | 2500 | 1133 |
| Empty Weight | | | 1643 | 745 |
| Max Useful Load | | | 857 | 388 |
| Max Useful w/Full Fuel | | | 527 | 239 |
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| 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 |
| Fuselage Length (approx.) | | 27.3 | 8.32 |
| Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) | | 8.7 | 2.65 |
| Total Wingspan (approx.) | | 35.6 | 10.85 |
Copyright Keith Peterson 1998, 1999