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1978 Cardinal 177RG
N52908

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This '78 Cardinal has a mid time non-D engine, impressive useful load, upgraded panel and many extras. The Garmin 650 TXI navigator supports an STEC 50 with altitude and GPSS.

ADS-B provided by a Garmin GTX-345. The panel also includes a JPI711, Stormscope and a 406 ELT.

Extras include Powerflow, BAS belts, GAMI injectors, Reiff engine heater, Gear pump light, Concord battery and much more. The paint and interior are original but in very good condition.

The 1978 is considered the best year due to having all improvements along with a gear system which operated in half the time, due to the 28 volt electrical system.

Specifications:

1978 Cardinal 177 RG
Registration: N52908
Serial Number:177RG1306
Airframe TT: 4100
Engine TSOH: 928
Engine Type: Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
Prop TSOH: 60
Fuel Capacity: 60 gallons
Useful Load: 1000 lbs.
The overhaul was completed in xx2005 by Poplar Grove Airmotive
Compressions: 76 / 72 / 74 / 72 /80

Last Annual: 11/22/24

The aircraft is currently being flown so these numbers may grow slightly.

Spar status: completed 5/4/23

A recent (03/22/25) Cardinal Inspection by Keith Peterson is available for this aircraft at reduced cost.


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In The Panel:

NavComm1: Garmin GTN650 Xi
NavComm2: King KX-155
Audio Panel: Garmin GTX-340
Transponder: Garmin GTX-345 w/ADS-B in/out
Autopilot: STEC System 50 w/Alt & GPSS
Engine Monitor: JPI 711
Fuel Flow: JPI 711
BFG WX900 Stormscope
ELT: Artex 406 Mhz
Vertical card compass


Installed Equipment:


Engine:
Sky-Tec starter
Powerflow exhaust
GAMI injectors
Challenger air filter
Plane power alternator: 28 V
Concorde battery
Reiff engine heater

Airframe:
Cessna umbrella fuel caps
Door Stewards
Gear in transit light
Maple Leaf Exhaust fairing
Dual Wilco Landing gear mirrors
Photo windows both sides
Steel stabilator brackets
Rosen Tinted sun visors
BAS Seatbelts
Landing gear running light
Portable Air Conditioner (ice cooler with fan)
Aux power port by baggage door
Wingtip strobes
Nav light indicators
Precise Flight Pulse Lights

Extras:
Concorde battery tender
Full cabin sun shield

Cowling blanket (Bruce)
Tailcone Cover





Paint and Interior

Leather seats in very good condition
Plastic in good condition
Paint is original, good condition
Windows in good condition
Currently hangared








Price: Sold

Current Location: Greeley CO 80631 (GXY)

For more information please contact:

Keith Peterson at keith@cardinalflyers.com
or call me at 847-683-9878 (office - no voicemail)
or 847-220-8577 (find me with voicemail)


Logs

Engine Log 1
Engine Log 2
Engine Log 3

Airframe Log 1
Airframe Log 2
Airframe Log 3
Airframe Log 4
Airframe Log 5

Propeller

337s
Weight & Balance









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Although every effort has been made to accurately represent the specifications and condition of this aircraft, all information is presented with no warranties expressed or implied and subject to buyer verification. A pre-purchase evaluation for the benefit of the buyer is highly recommended.

Aircraft availability is subject to prior sale or removal from market.

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