Cardinal 177 RG (1971 only)specifications

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'68 177
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1971 RG
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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
Engine Model:	IO-360-A1B6
Propeller Type:	McCauley® Constant Speed
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust):	200
Engine TBO:	2000

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

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

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

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
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 RG Cardinal