Description
R3 Aviation Services presents N2KF, a 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal with approximately 4,225 hours total time. Powered by a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1D with approximately 650 hours since major overhaul, the aircraft features a Hartzell two-blade constant-speed propeller, Garmin GPS 155XL, and traditional VFR instrumentation.
Notable maintenance includes replacement of the spar carry-through assembly in September 2023, documenting compliance with AD 2023-02-17. The aircraft received its most recent annual inspection in April 2026.
N2KF is an older Cardinal with an interior rated 4/10 and exterior rated 5/10, and will benefit from cosmetic attention. The owner is selling as he is retiring from aviation.
Hangared: 7AO (Greensboro, AL)
Available to show by appointment.
Delivery + Buyer Resources Available
Used – **All information provided is subject to buyer verification during pre-purchase. R3 Aviation Services makes no representations or warranties regarding accuracy. Hours will increase as aircraft is flown*Specifications
Year1968
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model177
Serial Number17700997
Registration #N2KF
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesVFR
Total Time4,225
Airframe4,225 Total Time
– Annual: Due 4/2027
– Spar Carry-Through Assembly Replaced 9/23
– Hangared
– 1983 Minor Damage Event
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360-A1D
Engine 1 Time650 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Engine Manufacturer650 SMOH
– Lycoming O-360-A1D (180HP)
– Compressions (4/26): 79, 79, 79, 76
Prop Specs518 SPOH
– Hartzell 2 Blade Constant Speed Propeller
– Prop Log Missing Prior to 1995
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GPS 155XL
King KMA 24 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon
King KX155
Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COM
VFR Configuration
ExteriorBlue and White Exterior with Gold Accents
Repainted July 1990 by Tuscaloosa Aircraft Painting Co.
Exterior Condition: 5/10
InteriorFour-Place Configuration
Blue Interior
Interior Condition: 4/10
Inspection StatusAnnual: Due 4/2027
Year1968|
ManufacturerCESSNA|
Model177|
Serial Number17700997|
Registration #N2KF|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesVFR|
Total Time4,225|
Airframe4,225 Total Time
– Annual: Due 4/2027
– Spar Carry-Through Assembly Replaced 9/23
– Hangared
– 1983 Minor Damage Event|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360-A1D |
Engine 1 Time650 SMOH |
Engine TBO2000|
Engine Manufacturer650 SMOH
– Lycoming O-360-A1D (180HP)
– Compressions (4/26): 79, 79, 79, 76|
Prop Specs518 SPOH
– Hartzell 2 Blade Constant Speed Propeller
– Prop Log Missing Prior to 1995|
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GPS 155XL
King KMA 24 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon
King KX155
Bendix/King KX-170B NAV/COM
VFR Configuration|
ExteriorBlue and White Exterior with Gold Accents
Repainted July 1990 by Tuscaloosa Aircraft Painting Co.
Exterior Condition: 5/10|
InteriorFour-Place Configuration
Blue Interior
Interior Condition: 4/10|
Inspection StatusAnnual: Due 4/2027|
