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Cessna 177A

81 Cessna 177A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1968–1969. Most are registered in IL, FL and WI.

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Registered today
81
Years built
1968–1969
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

2 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 1995

4 reports on Cessna 177A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bolt1
  2. bushing1
  3. shaft1
  4. skin1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
196854
196916
Unknown11

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
IL8
FL7
WI7
CA5
IA5
TX4
AR3
AZ3
IN3
SD3

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.
See the registered Cessna 177A aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N177JM1968Independence, OROct 6, 2000
N177JT1968Exeter, NHOct 22, 1975
N177KR1968Cherokee Village, AROct 1, 2020
N2983X1969Deadwood, SDJul 9, 2008
N302751968Waunakee, WINov 22, 1991
N302931968South Saint Paul, MNMay 25, 2024
N302971968Ocean Shores, WANov 8, 2019
N303021968Mukwonago, WIFeb 5, 2022
N303031968Meeker, CO—
N303041968Atascadero, CAJul 10, 2025
N303071968Pensacola, FLAug 22, 2026
N303081968Glendale, AZSep 11, 2003
N303111968Wellington, TXMar 15, 2005
N30316—Creston, IASep 18, 2023
N303171968Deadwood, SDFeb 8, 2024
N303281968Tacoma, WAFeb 20, 2013
N303311968Minneapolis, MNAug 7, 2026
N303461968Belmont, NCJan 18, 2023
N303471968Poughkeepsie, NYAug 30, 2017
N303531968Ocala, FLJul 15, 2005
N303871968Houston, TXDec 2, 2023
N303931968Polo, ILMar 16, 2018
N303961968Cable, WIJun 5, 2025
N303991968Springfield, ILNov 4, 2021
N304041969Powell, OHJul 27, 2020

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