Cardinal 177B specifications (1975

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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

177 B Cardinal