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Cessna 177A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 2073706

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
177A
Registry code
2073706
Registered
81 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
108 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA13CE
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 127

1968Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1968In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 8

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Registered aircraft · 81

N177JMWright Alan L · Independence, ORBuilt 1968 · S/N 17701307N177JTTefft John G · Exeter, NHBuilt 1968 · S/N 17701255N177KRSeale Forrest D · Cherokee Village, ARBuilt 1968 · S/N 17701246
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STCs approved for this model · 260

STC SA00014WIInstallation of stabilator tips.Curry Aviation LLCSTC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter CorporationSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments
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NTSB investigations · 84

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 9 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 26 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR27LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 177A · San Jose, CAOct 17, 2026 · N30544NTSB CEN25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177A · Farlinville, KSA loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.Feb 20, 2025 · N30413 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177A · Palmyra, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with gusty wind conditions.Aug 2, 2024 · N30433 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 89

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20250220003559ACessna 177A · Farlinville, KSOn 2/20/2025 at approximately 12:09 pm a 1968 Cessna 177A experienced a loss of power and made an emergency landing into a pond, 5 miles north of pleasanton KS. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, one soul on board and no injuries reported.…Feb 20, 2025 · N30413 · Substantial damageAccident 20240802012109ACessna 177A · Palmyra, WIOn August 2, 2024, at 1418 CST a Cessna 177A, following an attempted landing on grass runway #27 Palmyra Municipal Airport (88C), WI, touched down mid-field (touch down point approx. 1400 feet from threshold) bounced four times, then became briefly airborne…Aug 2, 2024 · N30433 · Substantial damageIncident 20230718010299ICessna 177A · Tarboro, NCPilot stated, he and the passenger departed from Ohio county (kjqd), Kentucky airport. They flew to martinsville, VA (kmtv), where he refueled the aircraft to 49 gallons. The pilot verified the wing tanks were filled to the bottom of the fuel filler neck.…Jul 18, 2023 · N30293 · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 5

SDR 2005FA0000896Skin · corrodedDURING AN ANNUAL INSP, RT WING IB L/E SKIN WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH BENEATH STRINGER. A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE EXCESSIVE CORROSION MAY BE WATER SEEPING THROUGH THE AIR INLET HOSE INSTALLED ABOVE THE AFFECTED AREA. THIS WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE L/E AIR INLEMay 12, 2005 · N30297 · Cessna 177A · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 20010301CW001Shaft · damagedROUGH GRIND FINISH CAUSED ALMOST ALL 8 ROCKER ARM BUSHINGS TO WEAR AND CONTAMINATE OIL WITH BRASS, METAL PARTICLES. BUSHINGS AND ROCKER SHAFTS WERE DEFECTIVE FROM WEAR AND WERE REPLACED.Jan 26, 2001 · N70847 · Cessna 177A · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA971223009Stiffener · cracked(CAN) LT AND RT LANDING GEAR UPPER ATTACHMENT CRACKED AT ATTACHMENT HOLES. HOLE EDGE DISTANCE VERY CLOSE.Dec 19, 1997 · Cessna 177A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX2798Bushing · wrong partROUGH ENGINE, LEFT MAG DEAD ON RUN-UP. REMOVED LEFT MAG AND FOUND SHOULDERED MAGNETO DRIVESHAFT BUSHING WITH SHOULDER MISSING. UPON EXAMINATION OF BUSHING, DETERMINED IT WAS THE OLD STYLE, SINTERED IRON PN 10-51659. IT SHOULD HAVE HAD A MACHINED STEEL BUSHIMay 30, 1997 · N30567 · Cessna 177A · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX173Bolt · fell outDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AN 4-10A BOLT CONNECTING THE PUSH/PULL ROD TO THE LEFT AILERON HORN HAD BACKED OUT TO THE POINT THAT BY MOVING THE AILERON BY HAND, THE BOLT FELL OUT COMPLETELY. THE BOLT WAS NOT SAFTIED. FURTHER INSPECTION OFOct 1, 1996 · N30567 · Cessna 177A · Aileron Control System
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