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1973 Cardinal RG
N2027Q


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This solid 1973 Cardinal 177RG will be an excellent traveling aircraft or a great platform for adding your own desired avionics. The low time engine and clean airframe make this a good choice for either path.

It has a fresh interior, a reliable King panel and extras such as Powerflow and GAMI injectors.

Based in California then Utah, this Cardinal enjoys a clean airframe and a tight engine, albeit with an interesting history.

Specifications:

1973 Cardinal 177RG
N number: 2027Q
Serial Number:177RG0427
Airframe TT: 3807
Prop Hartzell 3 blade 875 hours since new in 1995
Fuel Capacity 61 gallons
Useful Load 991.4 lbs.
Damage history: Gear ups 1994, 1995 (see logs)
    Seems to have been well repaired in both cases.

Engine history:

February 1976 New tach (475 hour offset between TT and total time)
February 1982 Full overhaul Tach Time 1262 (Total Time 1737)
August 1982 Full overhaul Tach Time 1321 (Total Time 1796)
   - there were problems covered in warranty
October 1994 IRAN for prop strike TT-2424 TSOH 1103
November 1995 IRAN for prop strike. TT-2454 TSOH 1133
August 2007 Bottom Overhaul TT-2823 TSOH 1504
October 2007 Top Overhaul (Four new cylinders) TT-2843 TSOH 1519
Current: TT 3807 - TSOH 2011 - STOH 489 - SBOH 509

The current engine is tight and strong. It is essentially a 509 hour engine.

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

A recent (6/12/19) Cardinal Inspection by Keith Peterson is available for this aircraft at a reduced cost.


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In The Panel:

King KX-155 GS Nav 1
King KX-155 Nav 2
King KMA24 audio panel
King KN64 DME
King KT76 Transponder
IFly 740b GPS
Stratux dual band ADS-B receiver

AeroSpace Logic Electronic Fuel Gauge
JPI EDM701 engine monitor with fuel flow
Ameriking SK450 ELT
NuLight instrument lights
Sigtronics 4 place intercom
Davtron digital clock


Installed Equipment:

Powerflow exhaust
Landing gear mirror
Monarch fuel caps
Steel stabilator brackets
Brackett air filter
M20 air/oil separator
New Concorde battery 2/2020
KTech landing gear running LED
GAMI injectors
Knots2U wingtips with LED nav lights and strobes
LED landing lights
Fuselage handles
Custom cabin cover






Paint and Interior

Recently installed fabric interior, still looks new - 9/10.
The exterior paint is complete and solid but not shiny - 6/10



Included are engine, parts and service manuals.



Current Location: Cambridge MD (CGE)

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)

Additional Images (Zip file)

Logs

Engine Log 1
Engine Log 2
Airframe Log 1
Airframe Log 2

Propellers


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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