1977 Cessna Cardinal RG

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Key Takeaways:

A used 1977 Cessna Cardinal RG cost approximately $63,000 in Fall 2006.
Key specifications include a Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D engine, 200 horsepower, a 2800 lbs max ramp weight, and a useful load of 1032 lbs.
Performance data shows a cruise speed of 140-148 knots at 65-75% power, a range of 715-895 nm, and fuel consumption of 9.1-10.5 gph.
The aircraft has a seating capacity of four, with dimensions including a 35 ft 6 in wingspan and a 48 in cabin width.

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1977 Cessna Cardinal RG

Used price (Fall 2006):

$63,000

Engine make/model:

Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D

TBO (hrs.):

2000

Horesepower@altitude:

200@SL

Horsepower on takeoff:

200

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller type:

CS/two-blade

Landing gear type:

Tri./Retr.

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

2800

Gross weight (lbs.):

2800

Landing weight (lbs.):

2800

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1768

Useful load (lbs.):

1032

Useful fuel, std. (gals.):

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

672

Wingspan:

35 ft. 6 in.

Overall length:

27 ft. 3 in.

Height:

8 ft. 7 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

174

Wing loading (lbs./sq.ft.):

16.1

Power loading (lbs.hp):

14.0

Wheel size (in.):

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

Cabin height (in.):

44.5

PERFORMANCE

CRUISE SPEED (kts.):

75% power:

148

65% power:

140*

MAX RANGE (w/reserve) (nm):

75% power:

715

45% power:

895

FUEL CONSUMPTION (gph.):

75% power:

10.5

65% power:

9.1

Vso (kts.):

Best rate of climb (fpm):

925

Service ceiling (ft.):

17,100

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

890

Takeoff over 50-ft.
obstacle (ft.):

1585

Landing ground roll (ft.):

730

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

1350

*Estimated at 42lbs./hp/hr. sfc
Source: Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft and Intertec’s Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest