This 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal Is a Sleek, Well-designed ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal

It may be hard to believe, but there was a time in the 1960s when Cessna felt its venerable 172 Skyhawk had run its course and needed replacement. Designers and engineers seemingly had a field day coming up with improvements to make the successor model, the 177 Cardinal, an even bigger hit than its predecessor.

The Cardinal looked like a winner, with sleeker, more modern lines, no wing struts, and full-flying stabilator. Owners loved its large, wide-opening doors and the way its windshield stretched far forward ahead of the wing to improve visibility. For many reasons and to the surprise of Cessna officials, customers continued to favor the 172. After several years of production, Cessna discontinued the Cardinal, but the aircraft has enjoyed a loyal following ever since.

This Cardinal has 7,134 hours on the airframe and 250 hours on its Lycoming O-320 engine since overhaul. The panel includes a Garmin GTN 345, GTX 335, dual G5s, King KX155, and EDM 930 engine monitor. The aircraft was last painted in 1986 and received a new interior in 2021.

Pilots in the market for an economical, utilitarian aircraft with better looks than many of its competitors in the category should look into this 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, which is available for $135,000 on AircraftForSale.

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