Cardinal 177 RG (1971 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.
177 RG Cardinal |
| CESSNA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION |
Serial numbers 177RG0001 through 177RG0212 |
| General Information | |

1971 177RG
Owned by Rick Gullett |
| Engine Make: | Lycoming 200hp
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| Engine Model: | IO-360-A1B6 |
| Propeller Type: | McCauley Constant Speed |
| Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): | 200 |
| Engine TBO: | 2000 | |
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| S P E E D S | | MPH | KTS | KPH |
| Maximum Cruising Speed | | 176 | 152 | 281 |
| Recommended Cruising Speed | | 166 | 144 | 266 |
| Stalling Speed | | 57 | 49 | 90 |
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| F U E L C A P A C I T Y | | Lbs | US Gals | Litres |
| Standard Fuel | | 336 | 51 | 193 |
| Long Range Version | | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| W E I G H T S | | | US Lbs | Kilos |
| Gross Weight | | | 2800 | 1269 |
| Empty Weight | | | 1630 | 739 |
Max Useful Load (Note: '71's specs include far less standard equipment than later specs! It is actually the same as later years when comparably equipped. | | | 1170 | 530 |
| Max Useful w/Full Fuel | | | 834 | 378 |
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| R A N G E (No Reserve) | | SM | NM | KM | Hrs |
| Max Range - Std Cruise | | 880 | 760 | 1405 | 5.0 |
| C E I L I N G S | | Feet | Meters |
| Max Service Ceiling | | 16900 | 5150 |
| 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 | | 860 | 262 |
| 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 | | 890 | 271 |
| TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight | | 1585 | 483 |
| Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight | | 730 | 222 |
| Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight | | 1350 | 411 |
| 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