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1973 Cardinal 177RG
N1217M

$135,000
For Sale

This Cardinal has a fresh engine and a nice panel, along with good paint and interior with some recent updates. A Garmin 400W drives dual G5's, and the vacuum system is removed. The panel also includes a Garmin GMX200, StrikeFinder and Insight G2 engine monitor with fuel flow.

Extras include Powerflow, GAMI injectors, Sky-Tek starter and LED landing and nav lights. Recent maintenance includes gear hoses and an overhauled gear pump.

This A&P owned Cardinal will deliver performance and functionality in a good looking package at an accessible price.

Specifications:

1973 Cardinal 177 RG
Registration: N1217M
Serial Number:177RG0400
Airframe TT: 4828
Engine TSOH: 0
Engine Type: IO-360-A1B6D
Prop: TSOH: 754
Fuel Capacity: 60 gallons
Useful Load: 1011.48 lbs.
The overhaul was completed to new limits in 2025 by Unlimited Aero Engines Fitchburg, MA (Tim Hess)
Last Annual: 8/2025

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

Spar status: AD completed 4/19/23

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In The Panel:

Nav: Garmin 400W
Nav/Comm: Garmin 250XL
Comm: ATR-500
PFD: Dual Garmin G5
MFD: Garmin GMX 200 large screen display
Insight Strikefinder
Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 340
Transponder: Garmin STC-330ES ADS-B out
Engine Monitor: Insight G2 with Fuel Flow
ELT: Narco 121.5
Voltage display
Vacuum system removed: no longer used
Cessna Clock


Installed Equipment:


Engine:
Sky-Tec starter
Powerflow exhaust
GAMI injectors

Airframe:
Vacuum system removed
CAS ring on airspeed indicator
LED landing lights
Articulating pilot seat
Articulating copilot seat
LED navigation light (port side only)
Landing gear mirror
Fuselage handles
Two piece wheels

Recent Updates:
Gear power pack overhauled
New gear hoses





Paint and Interior

Interior in good condition
Side panels and seat covers updated 2025
Painted 2004, good condition








Price:  $135,000

Current Location: Westerly, RI (KWST)

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

Propeller 1

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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