1951 Cessna 172C
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This is a 1962 Cessna 172C (G-ARYK) with a low price as she needs a new home! Not flown as much as i'd like anymore due lack of time! ARC and ANNUAL JUST RENEWED October 2013. Based in Slinfold, Sussex. In 2012 the following was replaced: BRAND NEW PROP (has about 15 hours on it) NEW Battery NEW Wheels NEW Brakes Excellent quality blue leather seats. Interior 7/10. Standard Avionics with 2 altimeters, 2 COM boxes, 1 VOR and and an AT150 Transponder. ?12000 spent on it in 2012. Engine has 277 hours from complete 0 hour overhaul. Continental 0-300-C TTAF is 5700 hours. Recent anti-corrosion work and lubrication 8/10. ?13495 ONO as I just don't have the time to fly it anymore! Will be missed! Call or txt Mark 07753429825 or for more info!
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Afors
afors.uk
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$18,022 *
£13,495
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United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 2 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172C
This 1951 Cessna 172C (G-ARYK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,700 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 172C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $18,022 to $299,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $18,022.
The 172C cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 518 nm (959 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,700 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (G-ARYK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
United Kingdom
GB
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172C
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION COMPRESSION TEST, NONE FOUND IN #3 CYLINDER. DISASSEMBLED, DETERMINED EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN GUIDE DUE CARBON BUILD UP. CLEANED VALVE AND GUIDE, RE-ASSEMBLED, RE-INSTALLED, OPERATION SATISFACTORY
DURING LEVEL CRUISE FLIGHT AT 3000FT, PILOT EXPERIENCE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE FORWARD PILOT SIDE CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE WHICH ALSO TOOK THE UPPER AND LOWER SECTION OF THE CASE HALF WITH IT.
FOUND ALTERNATOR OUTPUT CONNECTION ON TERMINAL BLOCK, MS27212-2-4, OVERHEATED. THE IMBEDDED BASE OF THE THREADED POST HAD BECOME COMPLETELY LOOSE FROM THE TERMINAL BLOCK. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING IN THE MOLDED MATERIAL AT THIS THREADED POS...
WHEN TESTING ELT IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G, THERE WAS NO TRANSMITTED POWER AND NO AUDIO MODULATION. ELT UNIT REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.
DURING ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND FWD PROP SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED NEAR THE BOLT HOLES. NO APPARENT REASON COULD BE DETERMINED. THE PROP BOLTS WERE CORRECTLY TORQUED. THE PROP WAS CORRECTLY CLOCKED. GROUND AND FLIGHT CHECKS SHOWED NO AB...
(CAN) ON CLIMB OUT OF EVA LAKE ENGINE NOISE STARTED GETTING LOUDER AND WITHIN 10-15 SECONDS YOU COULD HEAR A METAL SCREECHING SOUND. FOLLOWED BY A LOUD TAPPING THEN A FINAL BIG BANG WHEN ROD BROKE, CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE.
COWL REMOVED FOR ANNUAL INSP, MASSIVE EXHAUST LEAKS APPARENT AT NR''S 2, 3, AND 4 EXHAUST FLANGES. NR 2 WAS MISSING INBD ATTACH NUT, NR''S 2 AND 4 INLET STACKS IMPROPERLY ORIENTED AND CAUSED FAILURE OF FLANGE GASKET, HAIRLINE CRACK IN MUFFLER AT NR ...
MAGNETO FAILED IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN CONTACT SPRING. SPRING BROKE NEAR TRANSITION FROM FLAT SECTION TO RADIUSED EDGE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED IMPROPER TEMPER OF SPRING OR OTHER MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MAG HAS ONLY 8 HOURS SINCE NEW. (X)
(CAN) DURING FLIGHT TRAINING IN SPINS THE COPILOT'S CONTROL WHEEL RIGHT HANDLE CRACKED OFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. REPLACED.
TIME SINCE MAGNETO FACTORY REBUILT, 448.4 HOURS. DURING INSPECTION (500-HOURS), DISCOVERED FRONT BEARING RACE WAS LOOSE IN FRONT HOUSING. NOT APPARENT UNTIL WIPED GREASE OFF TO REPLACE WITH NEW GREASE. SUSPECT CAUSE: MAXIMUM TOLERANCE FIT WHEN AS...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
