Beautifully cared-for, upgraded, and corrosion-free Cardinal ready to fly!
If you've been looking for the right Cardinal - one that's clean, upgraded, and meticulously maintained - this is the one.
C-GHTR is a 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal that's been converted to a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A3A with a constant-speed Hartzell propeller, giving it the climb and cruise performance you wish every early Cardinal had.
With no damage history, no corrosion, and a 8/10 exterior (2 spots with paint imperfections), this aircraft is a standout example of its kind. The interior rates 7/10, with all plastics, upholstery, and panels in excellent shape. It's clear this airplane has been pampered by experienced owners who spared no expense to keep it flying and looking its best.
Avionics / Equipment
-Aspen PFD1000
-Apollo SL-10 audio panel
-Apollo GX65 GPS/COM
-TKM MXII COM (flip/flop)
-Narco AT-150 transponder + AR-850 encoder
-Narco Nav 12 + ADF 141
-Electronics Int'l EGT/CHT gauge
-Intercom + Radio Master
-Davtron 3-function digital clock
Airframe
Previously N registered in the US as N3113T
Annual: Done May 2025
Battery: New (Nov 2024)
POH: Original Cardinal (1976)
Mandatory wing spar inspection: Completed 100%
Upgrades & Extras:
-Horton STOL kit - shorter takeoffs and slower, safer landings
-Aspen PFD1000 - crisp glass display for modern situational awareness
-Cleveland wheels & brakes
-Fiberglass wingtips, nose cowl, and position lights
-New door seals (all doors)
-Monarch fuel caps - say goodbye to moisture worries
-New Slick mags, wires, and plugs (last 10 hrs)
-New muffler (Acorn)
-New Rosen-style visors, trim plastics, yoke grips w/PTT
-New red & gold paint (full strip in 2007)
-Updated upholstery (2006)
-All Wing, canopy, cowling and prop covers included
Remarks
This Cardinal offers the perfect blend of classic lines and modern performance. The 180 HP engine and constant-speed prop give it exceptional climb and cruise capability, while the Horton STOL kit adds versatility for shorter strips. It's turn-key, corrosion-free, and fly-away ready with fresh maintenance and upgrades already done.
Whether you're moving up from a trainer or looking for a capable cross-country machine with personality, this Cardinal is a joy to fly - light on the controls, efficient, and beautifully maintained.
Location: Lachute airport, Quebec, Canada.
Currently based in Canada. Available for viewing by appointment. Export and ferry to the United States easy and available as the aircraft was previously in the US (N-registered as N3113T).
Priced right to sell.
Don't miss this clean, high-performance Cardinal - ready to impress both in the air and on the ramp.
