1978 Cessna 177RG II – Airframe Only

$14,000.00

78’Cessna 177RG II, 2609 hrs airframe for sale as is, no engine. Engine currently being overhauled. Top of left and right wing have areas of surface contact. Left wing tip damaged. Left and right flaps and ailerons are intact. Rudder and vertical stabilizer damaged at top. Horizontal stabilizer intact. Fuselage has wrinkles behind rear window. Right door top bent but repairable, other doors good. Cowling good. Front wheel linkage and engine mount not damaged except wheel’s aluminum fork broke- wheels didn’t retract. Fire wall intact. Main gear structure is good. Two front wheel doors intact- completely rebuilt for last annual, front door repairable. All new: pilot seat rails, vents (front & rear), air ducts, all windows (except rear), Duke electric pump, hydraulic hoses, cabin interior panels, battery. All hydraulic components serviced with new o-rings including fuel valve. Full IFR original avionics. Wing level autopilot. External electric power jack. Wing spar passed per SEL-57-09, Rev. 1, title 14 inspection. All log books available

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Description

1978 Cessna 177RG II Airframe – Complete Logs | Excellent Project for Restoration, Rebuild, or Parts

Cessna 177RG Parts Airframe. Now available is a 1978 Cessna 177RG II airframe, offered as-is and providing an exceptional opportunity for aircraft rebuilders, parts suppliers, and maintainers who specialize in Cardinal RG platforms. With 2609 total airframe hours and complete logbooks, this airframe retains a wealth of valuable components, structural assemblies, and newly installed parts — making it ideal for a full restoration project or as a premium donor platform for high-value 177RG parts.

Although the engine is not included (currently undergoing overhaul), the remaining airframe components reflect a strong foundation for continued use. Many key structural elements remain intact, and several critical systems have been recently serviced or replaced, adding significant long-term value.

Cessna 177RG Parts Airframe

Airframe Condition Highlights

Airframe Time: 2609 hrs
Engine: Not included
Wings: Both show surface contact on upper skins; left wingtip damaged
Flaps & Ailerons: Left and right sets intact
Rudder/Vertical Stabilizer: Damage at top
Horizontal Stabilizer: Intact
Fuselage: Wrinkling behind rear window
Doors: Right cabin door bent at top (repairable); others in good condition
Cowling: Good
Firewall: Intact and clean

Cessna 177RG Parts Airframe

Landing Gear & Structural Components

Front wheel linkage & engine mount: No damage noted
Front wheel aluminum fork: Broken due to non-retraction
Main gear structure: Good condition
Nose gear doors:
- Two fully rebuilt at last annual
- One additional door repairable

Recently Installed / New Components

New pilot seat rails
New front & rear vents
New air ducts
All new windows (except rear)
New Duke electric pump
New hydraulic hoses
New cabin interior side panels
New battery
All hydraulic components recently serviced with fresh O-rings, including fuel valve

Avionics & Systems

Full original IFR avionics suite
Wing-level autopilot
External power jack

Compliance

Wing spar passed SEL-57-09 Rev.1 per Title 14
Complete logs included

This 1978 Cessna 177RG II is a highly desirable project aircraft, offering strong structural value, numerous new components, and complete traceability — ideal for rebuilders, parts resellers, or maintenance facilities looking to support the Cardinal RG fleet.