If it's an A model it's a 1969, 180 HP and fixed prop. The 68's had 150
HP and fixed prop. I had a 69 A model. All 177's had the same tail and
the stalling problem was fixed with the slots in the leading edge of the
tail. The 150 HP model is a dog. I was happy to get rid of mine.



wrote:
Hello there,

I am considering the purchase of a Cardinal 177A with low frame and
engine times, nice gps and slaved HSI. It has had 2 accidents, one in
2003 requiring major work to everything in front of and including the
firewall. I have flown the plane and it feels heavier on the landings
with more stick pressure required than in the 172`s I have flown but
otherwise OK. I have heard that this early model Cardinal has tail
stall issues and that one should not fill her up to the max permitted
gross weight on warm days. I would be flying alone 95% of the time and
in Canada where we only have cold days.

Any thoughts by owners on this plane?

Tien, CP