VH-OOM WMDG sunset
The plane is a 1973 model Cessna Cardinal:
- RU (retractable undercarriage)
- MPPC (multi pitch propellor control)
- 200HP fuel injected engine (Lycoming IO-360-A1B6D)
- VFR / NVFR / IFR – Aerial Work
Plane Equipment List
OOM is a fully IFR equipped plane with the following equipment:
Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel x 4 place intercom
Garmin GPS 175
Garmin GNC 255A (Com/ILS/VOR)
Bendix/King KY 97A Com
Bendix/KIng KR 87 ADF
Garmin GTX335 Transponder ADSB Out
Navomatic Autopilot – Hdg hold only off DG
GI 275 ADAHRS – Primary HSI, Stand-By ADI (w-SVT), CDI (GPS/ILS), HSI Maps, Terrain & Map (inc. SafeTaxi)
GI 275 EIS
Garmin GBS15 USB Type A & C
Midcontinent Clock/Timer & 2xUSB Type A
Precision Aviation Vertical Card Compass
Garmin GDL50 – Traffic (ADSB) IN & GPS enhancement for tablet/mobile device via bluetooth (mobile)
Garmin inReach Mini (mobile)
Yoke mount facility for iPad Mini
Plane still has standard steam 6 pack installed with new vacuum pump installed 2021
Nulite instrument lighting on all gauges through a Maxdim Dimmer switch
Portable ELT
Portable iCom IC-A25NE w/VOR capabilities
Planning information
TAS – 145Knots @ 6000ft
Fuel – 45Lt/Hr (12 USG/Hr) actual closer to 38Lt/Hr
Mtow – 1270Kg (2800Lbs)
Empty Weight – 835Kg (1840Lbs)
Fuel Type – AVGAS
Fuel Capacity – 227Lts/60 USG
Weight and Balance click here
Pilot Operator’s Handbook (POH) / Owner’s Manual click here
Key facts:
| Model | Cessna Cardinal 177RG |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| TTIS | 1770.0 hours at 24 August 2025 |
| Seating capacity | 4 seats (1 x pilot + 3 x pax) |
| Cruise speed | 145 knots / hour @ 6000ft |
| Fuel capacity | 227 litres / 60 US gallons |
| Fuel burn | Plan for 45 litres per hour |
| MTOW | 2800 LBS / 1270 kg |
| BEW | 835 kg |
Retractable landing gear
The retractable landing gear makes the plane faster, more fuel efficient, and makes for a smoother ride.
Constant speed unit
Constant speed propellor makes for safer and easier flying.
Perfect for aerial photography
The absence of a wing strut means the plane is great for taking photos. See our gallery for some examples of photos taken from VH-OOM.
