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Performance &
Specifications - 1973 Cessna Cardinal 177B |
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| Speed @
75%
power and 8000 ft |
142 MPH TAS |
| Horsepower at 2,700
RPM |
180 HP
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| Engine |
Textron Lycoming,
normally aspirated, direct drive,
air cooled, horizontally opposed,
carburated, four cylinder engine
w/ 360 cu.in. disp. |
| Fuel Capacity
(Usable) |
50 US.
GAL. |
| Range @ 75%
power @ 8,500
ft. |
690 NM (45 minute reserve) |
| Endurance @
75%
power |
4.9 hours
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| Fuel Burn @ 75%
power |
10.1 GPH |
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Empty Weight |
1485 lbs |
| Useful Load |
1015 lbs |
| Payload (with
full fuel) |
715 lbs |
| Maximum
Take-Off Weight |
2,500 lbs |
| Service
Ceiling |
14,600 FT |
| Rate-of-Climb
S.L. |
840 FPM |
| Takeoff Distance
(Ground Roll) |
750 FT |
| Propeller |
McCauley, 2-Bladed
Constant Speed |
| Seating |
4 |
| Key
Airspeeds: |
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| Best Glide |
85 MPH IAS |
| Vy @ 6,000 ft
/ 2,500 lbs |
92 MPH IAS |
| Vx @ 6,000 ft
/ 2,500 lbs |
69 MPH IAS |
| Va @ 2,500 lbs |
117 MPH IAS |
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