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'68 177
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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.

Check out this page for an owner's discussion of the '68 year's reputation.

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

177 Cardinal