N52579 - 1977 CESSNA 177RG




    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1977
    Manufacturer
    CESSNA
    Model
    177RG
    Serial Number
    177RG1208
    Registration #
    N52579
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KGDM
    Description
    Always Hangared and Complete Logs One used 1977 Cessna 177RG, w. zero (0) time Lycoming Model IO-360-A1B6D, 200 HP engine, @ 2700 RPM, installed June 13, 2024. With now 25.2 Hrs. Total Time on Engine as of 07/20/26. Airframe @ 3856 Hrs. Total Time.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    3855
    Range
    895 NM
    Max Takeoff Weight
    2,809 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    1,703 lb
    Useful Load
    1,106 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    61 gal
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe Notes
    Right Aileron suffered hanger rash in 2026. Aileron replaced by Cessna in 2026.

    Engine

    Engine Manufacturer
    LYCOMING
    Engine Model
    IO-360-A1B6D
    Engine Serial Number
    RL-28751-51E
    Engine Horsepower
    200 HP
    Engine Time
    25.2
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
    2024
    Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1975
    Engine Cycles
    28
    Engine Notes
    Cardinal 177RG N52579, received new overhauled zero (0) time rebuilt Lycoming engine June 13, 2024. Nose gear collapse and prop strike May 16, 2025 led to engine tear down and new propeller installation for remainder of 2025. Now in July of 2026 Cardinal N52579 has 25.2 Hrs. total time on new engine w. just 3.6 Hrs on new propeller as of July 2026.

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    HARTZELL
    Prop Model
    HC-C3YR-1
    Prop Time
    3.6
    Prop Time Since
    SNEW
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Aluminum
    Swept Blade Propellers
    Yes
    Prop Notes
    Nose gear collapse and prop strike May 16, 2025 led to engine tear down and new propeller installation in the fall of 2025.


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