1968-1977 Cessna 177, 177A, 177B Cardinal, Cardinal II and Cardinal RG Series Airplane Service Manual
This comprehensive service manual covers the Cessna 177, 177A, 177B, Cardinal, Cardinal II, and Cardinal RG Series aircraft from 1968-1977, detailing maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
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Cessna Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Cessna 177, 177A, 177B, Cardinal, Cardinal II, Cardinal RG
Sub-models / Variants: Standard, 2-door, 4-seat, Fixed Tricycle Landing Gear, Optional Heavy-Duty Nose Gear
Trade Names: Cardinal
Build Years: 1968–1977
Serial Numbers: 17700001 thru 17702539
Technical Data:
- Engine Configuration: Lycoming O-320 Series or Lycoming O-360 Series (four-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled)
- Fuel Capacity: 49–50 gallons (standard) to 61 gallons (optional long-range)
- Main Wheel Tire Pressure: 30 psi
- Nose Gear Strut Pressure: 40–50 psi (depending on serial number range)
- Gross Weight: 2350 lbs to 2500 lbs (model/year dependent)
- Wing Span: 35' 7-1/2" to 35' 8" (configuration dependent)
- Electrical System: Ground service receptacle for 12-volt DC negative-ground power units
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1968–1977 Cessna 177 and Cardinal Series Service Manual
- Covers 1968–1977 Cessna 177, 177A, 177B Cardinal and Cardinal RG series, including standard and optional configurations
- Official Cessna maintenance publication first issued 1 July 1970, updated through Change 6 (1 July 1976)
- Contains 47 exploded-view assembly diagrams, extensive torque tables for fine and coarse thread series, and detailed serial-number cross-reference charts
- 382 total pages of maintenance, servicing, and structural reference material
- Re-download the file any time, no expiration
- Full-text search finds any part number in seconds
- This 1976 edition is the final comprehensive reference update for the 177-series Cardinal production run
Documentation and Maintenance Scope
This factory-authorized publication for the Cessna 177 and Cardinal series provides detailed procedures for ground handling, lubrication, and scheduled inspections. The content organizes technical information into twenty primary sections ranging from fuselage and wing structural repairs to intricate landing gear and brake system maintenance. It features comprehensive coverage of the air/hydraulic nose gear strut, aileron control interconnects, and cabin upholstery assembly. Readers can reference specific procedures for temporary window repairs, seat installation, and complete lubrication charts that define correct lubricant specifications and intervals.
Specification and Reference Data
The Cessna 177 technical data preview includes detailed aircraft specifications such as weight limits, tire pressures, and wing span measurements. Tightening torque values are listed in pound-inches for fine and coarse thread series, facilitating correct component installation for experienced mechanics. Electrical load requirements and grounding protocols are documented in section 16, while hydraulic system maintenance for the Cleveland and McCauley wheel and brake assemblies is defined with precision. A 388-page factory service manual for the 1968–1977 Cessna 177 and Cardinal series, documenting structural, mechanical, and electrical system specifications across all production variants.
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