Cessna 177 family

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cessna_177_RG
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:John_Travolta
1,600 lb
single-engine aircraft
13.79 lb/sq ft
gptkbp:avionics basic VFR instruments
gptkbp:brand well-regarded in general aviation
gptkbp:certification TC 3 A7
gptkbp:cockpit conventional layout
gptkbp:community_support active owner community
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Piper_Cherokee
gptkb:Beechcraft_Musketeer
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:date 1960s aircraft design
gptkbp:design Cessna Engineering
gptkbp:elevation typically 8,000 to 10,000 ft
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Lycoming_O-360
180 hp
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:features high-wing configuration
gptkbp:financial_performance positive stability characteristics
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1968
stable flight behavior
gptkbp:flaps single-slot flaps
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 50 US gallons
good fuel economy
gptkbp:height 8 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historical_significance popular in the 1970s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cessna 177 family
gptkbp:is_popular_in personal transport
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 24 ft 0 in
gptkbp:maintenance relatively low cost
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Cessna_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:market used aircraft market
gptkbp:market_segment private aviation
gptkbp:max_speed 140 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 2,400 lb
short takeoff distance
good landing characteristics
gptkbp:notable_battle used in private pilot training
gptkbp:operational_area moderate
gptkbp:operational_history used in flight training
gptkbp:origin gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:power_consumption 8.89 lb/hp
gptkbp:produced_by over 3,000 units
gptkbp:production_years 1968-1978
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 600 nautical miles
long range for its class
gptkbp:role recreational flying
gptkbp:safety_record generally good
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:3
gptkbp:service_ceiling 15,000 ft
gptkbp:speed 50 knots
120 knots
gptkbp:supports certified aircraft
gptkbp:surface elevator, ailerons, rudder
gptkbp:type general aviation aircraft
gptkbp:user_base private pilots
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Cessna_177_Cardinal
gptkb:Cessna_177_RG_Cardinal_RG
gptkbp:wing_area 174 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 36 ft 0 in