Description
1970 CESSNA 177B CARDINAL | N21177
WHY N21177 STANDS APART
• Major Mechanical Work: Freshly Overhauled 180 HP Lycoming and Three-Blade McCauley Propeller.
• Modern IFR Equipment: GTN 650, Garmin G5, ADS-B Out, and Century IIB Autopilot.
• Restored Appearance: Premium Paint, Leather Interior, and Sky-Blue Tinted Windows.
• Documented Inspections: 2026 Annual, AD Review, and Carry-Through Spar Inspection.
0 SMOH 180 HP LYCOMING | 0-TIME 3-BLADE McCAULEY | NEW PAINT | NEW PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR | NEW SKY-BLUE WINDOWS | GARMIN IFR AVIONICS | EXTENSIVE 2026 ANNUAL & AD REVIEW
AN EXCEPTIONAL CARDINAL WITH THE BIG-TICKET IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY COMPLETED!
N21177 is an exceptionally well-presented 1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal featuring just 3,573 hours total time and an impressive combination of mechanical renewal, cosmetic restoration, modern avionics, and documented inspection work.
Highlights include a freshly overhauled 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1F6 with new Millennium cylinders, a zero-time three-blade McCauley constant-speed propeller, stunning new exterior paint, handcrafted premium leather interior, beautiful sky-blue tinted windows, and a Garmin-equipped IFR panel.
Following its importation from South Africa in 2025, this Cardinal underwent extensive U.S. inspection and certification work, including an August 2026 Annual Inspection and documented carry-through spar inspection.
A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CARDINAL THAT DESERVES A CLOSER LOOK.
Located at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06), Arcadia, Florida. Pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.Specifications
Year1970
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model177
Serial Number177-01578
Registration #N21177
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atX06
Total Time3,573
Range915 Nm
Max Takeoff Weight1,338.1 kg
Basic Empty Weight771.11 kg
Useful Load394.63 kg
Fuel Capacity Volume185.49 L
Airframe• 3,573 Hours Total Time Since New
• Serial Number: 177-01578
• Previously Based in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025
• Reportedly Hangared Throughout Its Previous Life in South Africa
• Previously Operated in South Africa's Favorable Dry Climate
• Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Airframe
• Extensive Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to Importation
• Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Exterior Refinishing
• Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024
• New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Installed in 2024
• Complete Premium Leather Interior Refurbishment Completed in 2024
• Extensive Mechanical Inspection and FAA Certification Program Following U.S. Importation
• Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026
• Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Visual Inspection Completed
• Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed
• No Cracking, Corrosion, or Structural Damage Found During Documented Carry-Through Spar Inspections
• Extensive Annual Inspection Completed in August 2026
• Four-Place, Fixed-Gear Aircraft Configuration
• Aerodynamic Main and Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Beautifully Restored Airframe with Excellent Overall Presentation
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360
Engine Serial NumberL-20416-36A
Engine Horsepower134.23 kW
Engine 1 Time0 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2026
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul2000
Engine Specs• Lycoming O-360-A1F6, 180 HP Engine
• Engine Serial Number: L-20416-36A
• Fresh Engine Overhaul Completed in 2026
• 0.0 Hours Since Major Overhaul (SMOH) at Installation
• Professionally Overhauled by Flight Support & Logistics LLC, Pembroke Pines, Florida
• New Millennium Cylinder Assemblies
• New Pistons
• New Connecting Rods
• New Hydraulic Tappets
• New Main Bearings
• New Connecting Rod Bearings
• New Associated Engine Hardware and Components
• Major Reusable Engine Components Inspected and Recertified as Applicable
• Comprehensive Engine Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026
• Plane-Power Alternator
• Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator
• Upgraded Electrical Charging System
• Engine Installation Inspected During August 2026 Annual Inspection
• Extensive Engine Overhaul and FAA Documentation Available
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Time0 SMOH
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionComposite
Prop Specs• McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller
• 0 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul (SPOH) at Installation
• Propeller Installed Under STC SA477CH
• FAA Airworthiness Documentation Available
• Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
• Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings
• Three-Blade Configuration Provides a Distinctive Appearance
Modifications/Conversions• Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Installation
• Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Installation
• Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Installation
• Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument Installation
• McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller Installation
• Three-Blade Propeller Conversion Under STC SA477CH
• Plane-Power Alternator Installation
• Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator Installation
• Upgraded Electrical Charging System
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 650
GPS 1 ManufacturerGARMIN
GPS 1 ModelGTN 650
Transponder 1 ManufacturerGARMIN
Transponder 1 ModelGTX330ES
Auto PilotYes
Autopilot ManufacturerCENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS
Autopilot ModelCENTURY IIB
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
Avionics/Radios• Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM
• Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display
• Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out
• King KX155 NAV/COM
• Century IIB Autopilot
• JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Management System
• Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument
Additional Equipment• Dual Flight Controls
• Pilot and Copilot Sun Visors
• Cabin Ventilation Outlets
• Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
• Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
• Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows
• Premium Leather Seat Upholstery with Diamond-Pattern Stitching
• Matching Interior Door Panels
• Coordinated Cabin Carpeting
Year Painted2024
Exterior• Extensive Exterior Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025
• Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024
• Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Painting
• High-Quality White and Navy-Blue Exterior Paint Scheme
• Professionally Applied Paint with Excellent Finish and Attention to Detail
• New Sky-Blue Tinted Windows Throughout
• Three-Blade McCauley Constant-Speed Propeller
• Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
• Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings
• Aerodynamic Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
• Previously Hangared in South Africa's Dry Climate
• Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Exterior Appearance
• Beautifully Restored Exterior with a Factory-Fresh Appearance
Year Interior2024
Number of Seats4
ConfigurationPassenger
Interior• Complete Premium Interior Refurbishment Completed in South Africa in 2024
• New Genuine Leather Interior Throughout
• Custom Handcrafted Leather Upholstery
• Premium Diamond-Stitched Leather Seat Inserts
• Contoured Front Pilot and Copilot Seats
• Matching Rear Passenger Seating
• Coordinated Interior Door Trim Panels
• Matching Gray Interior Carpeting
• New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Throughout
• Four-Place Passenger Seating Configuration
• Exceptional Attention to Detail and Craftsmanship
• Beautifully Refurbished Cabin with a Modern, Upscale Appearance
Inspection StatusN21177 - RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE HISTORY
2024 - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RESTORATION
• NEW premium exterior paint — completed in South Africa
• NEW handcrafted genuine leather interior
• NEW sky-blue tinted windows throughout
2025 - U.S. IMPORTATION
• Imported from South Africa into the United States
• Extensive U.S. mechanical inspections and FAA certification work
2026 - ENGINE & PROPELLER
• Lycoming O-360-A1F6 — 180 HP, professionally overhauled in Florida
• Engine installed at 0.0 hours SMOH
• NEW Millennium cylinder assemblies
• Complete engine overhaul documentation available
• McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 — three-blade constant-speed propeller
• Propeller installed at 0 hours under STC SA477CH
• Supporting FAA airworthiness documentation available
AUGUST 2026 - ANNUAL INSPECTION & AD COMPLIANCE
• Extensive Annual Inspection completed
• Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive (AD) review
• Carry-through spar - visual and Eddy Current inspections completed
• Inspection findings - no cracking, corrosion, or damage identified
• Engine installation inspected during Annual
2026 - AVIONICS & IFR SYSTEM TESTING
• Pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder certifications completed
• Avionics installation and conformity reviewed
• Electrical load analysis completed
MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION - AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
• Airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks
• Lycoming engine overhaul records
• McCauley propeller installation and maintenance records
• STC SA477CH and applicable FAA Form 337 documentation
• August 2026 Annual Inspection records
• Airworthiness Directive compliance records
• Carry-through spar visual and Eddy Current inspection reports
• 2026 pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder test records
• Applicable avionics installation and certification records
BUYER CONFIDENCE & TRANSPARENCY
Extensive maintenance, overhaul, inspection, and certification records available for serious buyer review. Independent pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.
AirworthyYes
Year1970|
ManufacturerCESSNA|
Model177|
Serial Number177-01578|
Registration #N21177|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atX06|
Total Time3,573|
Range915 Nm|
Max Takeoff Weight1,338.1 kg|
Basic Empty Weight771.11 kg|
Useful Load394.63 kg|
Fuel Capacity Volume185.49 L|
Airframe• 3,573 Hours Total Time Since New
• Serial Number: 177-01578
• Previously Based in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025
• Reportedly Hangared Throughout Its Previous Life in South Africa
• Previously Operated in South Africa's Favorable Dry Climate
• Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Airframe
• Extensive Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to Importation
• Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Exterior Refinishing
• Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024
• New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Installed in 2024
• Complete Premium Leather Interior Refurbishment Completed in 2024
• Extensive Mechanical Inspection and FAA Certification Program Following U.S. Importation
• Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026
• Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Visual Inspection Completed
• Cardinal Carry-Through Spar Eddy Current Inspection Completed
• No Cracking, Corrosion, or Structural Damage Found During Documented Carry-Through Spar Inspections
• Extensive Annual Inspection Completed in August 2026
• Four-Place, Fixed-Gear Aircraft Configuration
• Aerodynamic Main and Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Beautifully Restored Airframe with Excellent Overall Presentation|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360 |
Engine Serial NumberL-20416-36A|
Engine Horsepower134.23 kW|
Engine 1 Time0 SMOH |
Engine TBO2000|
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2026|
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul2000|
Engine Specs• Lycoming O-360-A1F6, 180 HP Engine
• Engine Serial Number: L-20416-36A
• Fresh Engine Overhaul Completed in 2026
• 0.0 Hours Since Major Overhaul (SMOH) at Installation
• Professionally Overhauled by Flight Support & Logistics LLC, Pembroke Pines, Florida
• New Millennium Cylinder Assemblies
• New Pistons
• New Connecting Rods
• New Hydraulic Tappets
• New Main Bearings
• New Connecting Rod Bearings
• New Associated Engine Hardware and Components
• Major Reusable Engine Components Inspected and Recertified as Applicable
• Comprehensive Engine Airworthiness Directive Compliance Review Completed in 2026
• Plane-Power Alternator
• Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator
• Upgraded Electrical Charging System
• Engine Installation Inspected During August 2026 Annual Inspection
• Extensive Engine Overhaul and FAA Documentation Available|
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop Time0 SMOH |
Number of Blades3|
Blade CompositionComposite|
Prop Specs• McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller
• 0 Hours Since Propeller Overhaul (SPOH) at Installation
• Propeller Installed Under STC SA477CH
• FAA Airworthiness Documentation Available
• Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
• Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings
• Three-Blade Configuration Provides a Distinctive Appearance|
Modifications/Conversions• Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Installation
• Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display Installation
• Garmin GTX 330ES ADS-B Out Transponder Installation
• Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument Installation
• McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 Three-Blade Constant-Speed Propeller Installation
• Three-Blade Propeller Conversion Under STC SA477CH
• Plane-Power Alternator Installation
• Lamar Technologies Voltage Regulator Installation
• Upgraded Electrical Charging System|
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTN 650 |
GPS 1 ManufacturerGARMIN|
GPS 1 ModelGTN 650|
Transponder 1 ManufacturerGARMIN|
Transponder 1 ModelGTX330ES|
Auto PilotYes|
Autopilot ManufacturerCENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS|
Autopilot ModelCENTURY IIB|
ADS-B EquippedYes|
WAASYes|
LPVYes|
Avionics/Radios• Garmin GTN 650 Color Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM
• Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Display
• Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder with ADS-B Out
• King KX155 NAV/COM
• Century IIB Autopilot
• JPI Fuel Scan 450 Digital Fuel Management System
• Digital Engine Monitoring Instrument|
Additional Equipment• Dual Flight Controls
• Pilot and Copilot Sun Visors
• Cabin Ventilation Outlets
• Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
• Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
• Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows
• Premium Leather Seat Upholstery with Diamond-Pattern Stitching
• Matching Interior Door Panels
• Coordinated Cabin Carpeting|
Year Painted2024|
Exterior• Extensive Exterior Cosmetic Restoration Completed in South Africa Prior to U.S. Importation in 2025
• Premium Exterior Paint Completed in 2024
• Airframe Carefully Prepared and Primed Prior to Painting
• High-Quality White and Navy-Blue Exterior Paint Scheme
• Professionally Applied Paint with Excellent Finish and Attention to Detail
• New Sky-Blue Tinted Windows Throughout
• Three-Blade McCauley Constant-Speed Propeller
• Polished Metal Propeller Spinner
• Black Propeller Blades with Red and White Tip Markings
• Aerodynamic Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
• Previously Hangared in South Africa's Dry Climate
• Exceptionally Clean and Well-Preserved Exterior Appearance
• Beautifully Restored Exterior with a Factory-Fresh Appearance|
Year Interior2024|
Number of Seats4|
ConfigurationPassenger|
Interior• Complete Premium Interior Refurbishment Completed in South Africa in 2024
• New Genuine Leather Interior Throughout
• Custom Handcrafted Leather Upholstery
• Premium Diamond-Stitched Leather Seat Inserts
• Contoured Front Pilot and Copilot Seats
• Matching Rear Passenger Seating
• Coordinated Interior Door Trim Panels
• Matching Gray Interior Carpeting
• New Sky-Blue Tinted Cabin Windows Throughout
• Four-Place Passenger Seating Configuration
• Exceptional Attention to Detail and Craftsmanship
• Beautifully Refurbished Cabin with a Modern, Upscale Appearance|
Inspection StatusN21177 - RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE HISTORY
2024 - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR RESTORATION
• NEW premium exterior paint — completed in South Africa
• NEW handcrafted genuine leather interior
• NEW sky-blue tinted windows throughout
2025 - U.S. IMPORTATION
• Imported from South Africa into the United States
• Extensive U.S. mechanical inspections and FAA certification work
2026 - ENGINE & PROPELLER
• Lycoming O-360-A1F6 — 180 HP, professionally overhauled in Florida
• Engine installed at 0.0 hours SMOH
• NEW Millennium cylinder assemblies
• Complete engine overhaul documentation available
• McCauley B3D36C428/82NPA-6 — three-blade constant-speed propeller
• Propeller installed at 0 hours under STC SA477CH
• Supporting FAA airworthiness documentation available
AUGUST 2026 - ANNUAL INSPECTION & AD COMPLIANCE
• Extensive Annual Inspection completed
• Comprehensive Airworthiness Directive (AD) review
• Carry-through spar - visual and Eddy Current inspections completed
• Inspection findings - no cracking, corrosion, or damage identified
• Engine installation inspected during Annual
2026 - AVIONICS & IFR SYSTEM TESTING
• Pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder certifications completed
• Avionics installation and conformity reviewed
• Electrical load analysis completed
MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION - AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
• Airframe, engine, and propeller logbooks
• Lycoming engine overhaul records
• McCauley propeller installation and maintenance records
• STC SA477CH and applicable FAA Form 337 documentation
• August 2026 Annual Inspection records
• Airworthiness Directive compliance records
• Carry-through spar visual and Eddy Current inspection reports
• 2026 pitot/static, altimeter, and transponder test records
• Applicable avionics installation and certification records
BUYER CONFIDENCE & TRANSPARENCY
Extensive maintenance, overhaul, inspection, and certification records available for serious buyer review. Independent pre-purchase inspections welcomed by appointment.|
AirworthyYes|
