Cessna 177 Cardinal Interior Refurbishment: A Modern Transformation
Project Overview
For this project, our team at Generation Global performed a comprehensive interior refurbishment of a Cessna 177 Cardinal. The project included installing brand-new seating, carpets, sidewalls, and headlining. All parts used for the refurbishment of this Cessna 177 are available through our online shop, providing a convenient way for aircraft owners to access high-quality parts for their own aircraft restoration projects.
Gallery: Cessna 177 Interior Refurbishment Details
The interior of the Cessna 177 Cardinal features a sleek and modern color scheme dominated by various shades of grey. Charcoal grey leather seating (ADI-1121) was chosen for its elegant look and durability. The seating was complemented by ash grey carpets and a f-51 headlining, creating a balanced and sophisticated design.
The charcoal grey leather was not only used for the seat covers but also extended to the sidewalls, armrests, and draught excluders, providing a seamless look throughout the cabin. For a cohesive theme, all plastic trims were carefully painted to match the headlining, ensuring color consistency across the interior.
This Cessna 177 is equipped with two crew seats and a rear bench seat. The new seat covers are crafted from breathable SP5 perforated leather, with perforated leather inserts that add both comfort and visual appeal. As an additional touch, we embossed the Cessna logo on the backrests of the two front seats, providing a personalized and professional look.
The flooring in the aircraft was upgraded with Liberty Ash carpet, featuring black binding on the edges for a clean and polished appearance. The same carpet was used on the lower sidewalls, creating a seamless transition from the floor to the sidewalls. The remaining sidewalls were lined with charcoal grey leather, matching the seats and maintaining the monochromatic color scheme.
Armrests were also covered in charcoal grey leather, ensuring consistency throughout the interior. The door draught excluder was also made to match the leather used in the armrests, completing the cohesive design. Lastly, the headlining was replaced with f-51 fabric, a suspended fabric that adds both texture and visual appeal to the cabin ceiling.
