This comprehensive parts catalog manual offers detailed illustrations and complete part numbers for the Cessna 177 Cardinal airplane, covering models from 1968 through 1977. It provides the essential information needed to maintain and repair your Cessna 177 Cardinal, ensuring its continued functionality and performance. This manual is a valuable resource for Cessna 177 Cardinal owners, mechanics, and aviation enthusiasts. With its detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, and drawings, it simplifies the identification of parts and makes the process of finding the right components efficient. You'll find this parts catalog manual is an indispensable source of detailed information, covering all aspects of the Cessna 177 Cardinal, from its engine to its avionics. It will help you better understand, care for, and ultimately lower the repair and maintenance costs of your Cessna aircraft.

The Cessna 177 Cardinal is a four-seater, single-engine, high-wing aircraft produced by Cessna from 1968 to 1977. It was designed as a successor to the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, offering a more powerful engine and increased payload capacity. The Cardinal's sleek lines, high-wing configuration, and large windows contributed to its excellent visibility and impressive performance. Its popularity stemmed from its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including flight training, personal transportation, aerial photography, and even light cargo hauling. The Cardinal featured a robust construction, incorporating a fully-stressed aluminum fuselage and a large, single-piece windshield for superior visibility. It was powered by a Lycoming IO-360 engine, producing 200 horsepower, which provided a cruising speed of around 140 knots (160 mph). The aircraft's spacious cabin could accommodate four adults comfortably, with ample legroom and headroom. The Cessna 177 Cardinal also boasted a generous baggage compartment, allowing for convenient storage of luggage or other equipment. With its reliable performance and attractive design, the Cessna 177 Cardinal solidified its place as a beloved and enduring general aviation aircraft, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of aviation.