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The Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG is a model in the 177 Cardinal family. It is described here as a Four-seat low-wing retractable-gear piston single. FAA type-certificate reference: A20CE.
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG specifications
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
|---|---|
| Model | 177RG |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat low-wing retractable-gear piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA A20CE |
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,800 lb |
|---|---|
| Standard fuel capacity | 51 gal total / 50 gal usable |
| Long-range fuel capacity | 61 gal total / 60 gal usable |
| Maximum baggage | 120 lb combined |
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG engine and configuration
| Engine | Lycoming · 200 hp · @ 2,700 rpm |
|---|
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG history and development
The 177RG Cardinal RG is the retractable-gear branch of the Cardinal family and is certificated separately under FAA A20CE. It uses fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360-A1B6 or A1B6D engines rated at 200 hp at 2,700 rpm. Maximum weight is 2,800 lb and maximum baggage is 120 lb. Fuel capacity is serial-number-dependent: the TCDS records 51 gallons total / 50 usable for earlier aircraft and 61 gallons total / 60 usable for later applicable configurations.
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG fuel capacity
Standard total fuel: 51 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 50 U.S. gallons. Long-range total fuel: 61 U.S. gallons. Long-range usable fuel: 60 U.S. gallons. A20CE identifies different fuel capacities by serial number; 50 usable gallons applies to the earlier system and 60 usable gallons to the later/higher-capacity system.
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG configurations and applicability
Earlier fuel configuration
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,800 lb |
|---|---|
| Usable fuel | 50 US gal |
Later / higher-capacity fuel configuration
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,800 lb |
|---|---|
| Usable fuel | 60 US gal |
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG model applicability and configuration
This page is specific to the 177RG under A20CE. Fuel capacity, markings and some limits vary by serial number. Verify the individual airplane's approved manual, serial number, engine/propeller installation, equipment list and current weight-and-balance record.
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG weight and balance
Maximum takeoff weight: 2,800 lb. Maximum combined baggage: 120 lb. Maximum weight is 2,800 lb. Landing-gear position affects the center-of-gravity data published in the TCDS, so operational calculations must use the correct aircraft-specific loading information. Maximum baggage is 120 lb. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG calculator.
Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG?
The represented maximum takeoff weight is 2,800 lb.
How much usable fuel does the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG carry?
The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 50 U.S. gallons.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A20CE - Cessna 177RG