Cessna 177A
81 Cessna 177A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1969. Most are registered in IL, FL and WI.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 81
- Years built
- 1968–1969
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply2 ADs match the Cessna 177A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2023-02-17Fuselage Main, StructureMar 20, 2023
- 2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 42
- Destroyed
- 4
- Substantial damage
- 38
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Cessna 177A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Cessna 177A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 20, 2025Substantial damage · none injuries · Farlinville, KSN30413
- Aug 2, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Palmyra, WIN30433
- Jul 12, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Falmouth, KYN30309
- May 26, 2017Substantial damage · minor injuries · Plainwell, MIN30462
- Jul 31, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Kalispell, MTN30550
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19954 reports on Cessna 177A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bolt1
- bushing1
- shaft1
- skin1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1968 | 54 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 16 | |
| Unknown | 11 |
Buyer checklist
2 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Cessna 177A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 42 NTSB events since 1982 involve Cessna 177A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Cessna 177A airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 108 mph
177A aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N177JM | 1968 | Independence, OR | Oct 6, 2000 |
| N177JT | 1968 | Exeter, NH | Oct 22, 1975 |
| N177KR | 1968 | Cherokee Village, AR | Oct 1, 2020 |
| N2983X | 1969 | Deadwood, SD | Jul 9, 2008 |
| N30275 | 1968 | Waunakee, WI | Nov 22, 1991 |
| N30293 | 1968 | South Saint Paul, MN | May 25, 2024 |
| N30297 | 1968 | Ocean Shores, WA | Nov 8, 2019 |
| N30302 | 1968 | Mukwonago, WI | Feb 5, 2022 |
| N30303 | 1968 | Meeker, CO | — |
| N30304 | 1968 | Atascadero, CA | Jul 10, 2025 |
| N30307 | 1968 | Pensacola, FL | Aug 22, 2026 |
| N30308 | 1968 | Glendale, AZ | Sep 11, 2003 |
| N30311 | 1968 | Wellington, TX | Mar 15, 2005 |
| N30316 | — | Creston, IA | Sep 18, 2023 |
| N30317 | 1968 | Deadwood, SD | Feb 8, 2024 |
| N30328 | 1968 | Tacoma, WA | Feb 20, 2013 |
| N30331 | 1968 | Minneapolis, MN | Aug 7, 2026 |
| N30346 | 1968 | Belmont, NC | Jan 18, 2023 |
| N30347 | 1968 | Poughkeepsie, NY | Aug 30, 2017 |
| N30353 | 1968 | Ocala, FL | Jul 15, 2005 |
| N30387 | 1968 | Houston, TX | Dec 2, 2023 |
| N30393 | 1968 | Polo, IL | Mar 16, 2018 |
| N30396 | 1968 | Cable, WI | Jun 5, 2025 |
| N30399 | 1968 | Springfield, IL | Nov 4, 2021 |
| N30404 | 1969 | Powell, OH | Jul 27, 2020 |