1978 Cessna F177RG Cardinal
The Reims/Cessna F177RG Cardinal RG is a well-balanced and efficient touring aircraft, combining the handling characteristics of the Cardinal series with the performance advantages of a retractable landing gear. Known for its spacious cabin, excellent visibility and stable flight characteristics, it is a versatile platform for both private travel and advanced training.
D-EICY presents a solid configuration with a proven Lycoming IO-360 engine and has been maintained in accordance with an approved maintenance program. With its practical equipment and reliable performance, this aircraft represents a capable and economical solution in the retractable single-engine class.
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Why this aircraft?
- Premium retractable Cardinal with outstanding visibility.
- Spacious four-seat cabin for comfortable touring.
- Fresh propeller and governor overhaul completed in 2026.
- Continuously hangared by the current owner since 2003.
- A capable and efficient cross-country aircraft with timeless appeal.
Details
Current ARC is valid until 28. January 2027. Last 1000-hr inspection completed in January 2026 at 3021:09 TT.
BEM 869 kg @ 265,29 cm
MTOM 1270 kg
Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D, rated at 200 hp
TBO 2000 hours or 12 years recommended
1710 SMOH compl. in 12/2006
Leak Test: 74 / 74 / 76 / 76 of 80 psi
C3D36C415-C, 3-blade constant speed
TBO 2000 hours or 6 years recommended
1 SPOH compl. in January 2026
The aircraft has been owned by the current owner since 2003 and has been consistently hangared. It is understood to have had two previous owners.
A gear-up landing was reported on 20 May 1994 in Paderborn. No further damage history is known.
Avionics
| Audio/Marker | Garmin | GMA-340 |
| COM/NAV/GPS | Garmin | GNS-430 |
| COM/NAV | Garmin | KX-125 |
| Transponder | Garmin | GTX-330 |
| ADF | King | KR-87 |
| DME | King | KN-64 |
| Autopilot | ARC | 300A Navomatic - inop |
| ALT HOLD | S-Tec | 60 PSS |
| Stormscope | BF Goodrich | WX-10 shown at GNS-430 |
Equipment
- Pitot Heat
- ELT
- 2nd Altimeter
- 4-place intercom
- Dual USB ports
- Fuel Computer
Price Information
EUR 100.000,- +21% VAT = EUR 121.000,-
