1959 Cessna 172
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Aviation Solutions Group (ASG) is proud to present this exceptionally well-maintained 1959 Cessna 172. Based out of Oakland/Troy Airport (KVLL) in Michigan, this classic aircraft boasts a strong maintenance history and is fully prepared for its next proud owner 1959 Cessna 172 - N4150F Description: Classic 1959 Cessna 172 straight-tail with a beautifully modernized glass panel and excellent recent maintenance. This aircraft features a freshly fabricated instrument panel upgraded with dual uAvionix AV-30C displays, iPAD mini flush mount, making it an ideal time-builder or efficient cross-country flyer. **ASKING PRICE $83,50 ** General Information • Registration: N4150F • Make/Model: 1959 Cessna 172 • Serial Number: 46050 Airframe Specifications • Total Time (TTAF): 3,948.9 hours • Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 2,200 lbs • Empty Weight: 1,331lbs • Useful Load: 868 lbs Engine Propeller • Engine: Continental O-300-A, 145 HP • Engine Serial Number: 15706-D-4-A-R • Time Since Major Overhaul (SMOH): 1,942.5 hours • Propeller: McCauley 1A170 • Engine Upgrades: Equipped with a Stratus CO-300 spin-on oil filter adapter and a Reiff SS6 engine preheat kit, both installed in February 2026. Avionics Flight Deck • Primary Displays: Dual uAvionix AV-30C displays (installed March 2026). • Display Accessories: uAvionix AV-Mag and AV-Link installed for enhanced data and traffic capabilities. • Comm Radio: Trig TY96A VHF Radio • ADS-B: uAvionix tailBeacon assembly. • Panel: Custom fabricated and installed new instrument panel in October 2022. • Extras: Hard-mounted iPad fixture included on the panel - iPad Mini Included! Exterior Colors • Red over matterhorn white and paint is in good conditions - always hangared. Additional Equipment Maintenance Highlights • Interior: Upgraded with a new carpet assembly from SCS Interiors in October 2022. • Fuel System: Equipped with SAF-AIR CAV-170 wing fuel sump drain valves. • Inspection Status: Last Annual Inspection completed on July 7, 2025. **ASKING PRICE $83,50 ** Contact Information: Jeff Burg President Founding Member - Aviation Solutions Group (ASG) 📍 Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) 📍 Dupont Lapeer (D95) (NEW LOCATION - 7,500 SQ FT!!) 📞 ✉️ 🌐 Disclaimer: All specifications, descriptions, and information are believed to be accurate and are hereby advertised as such; however, it is the buyer's responsibility to verify all details to their own satisfaction.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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ASG-Aviation Solutions Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$83,450
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Troy, MI | Jun 26, 2026 | 21 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172
This 1959 Cessna 172 (N4150F) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 163 172 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $10,000 to $395,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $83,450.
The 172 cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 520 nm (963 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 10 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4150F.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
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View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01303WI
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View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, AT FIRST ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION FOUND COIL TAB WORN OUT OF LIMITS BECAUSE THE TAB WAS INCORRECTLY BEND AT FACTORY.
POSITION # 1 &2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PORT CRACK FROM THE INBOARD EXHAUST STUD EXTENDING TO THE BACK OF THE PORT. CRACK VISIBLE THROUGH THE FINS. SUPERIOR CYLINDERS PN: SL32006W-A1 SERIAL NUMBER 326W000003625 & 326W000003623.
FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.
ENGINE WAS REPORTED RUNNING ROUGH, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK ON THE CYLINDER HEAD ON #4 CYLINDER. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON ANOTHER ENGINE, SAME TYPE AIRCRAFT, ENGINE AND CYLINDER.
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ONE THRU STUD LOCATION. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. SIMILAR DAMAGE ON OTHER ENGINE...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON ONE OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERIT...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ALL 4 THRU STUD LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. ON THREE OF THE THRU STUD B...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON 2 OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERITY ...
THIS IS TO REPORT POSSIBLE DEFECTS IN PN 259-P-04. THE AIRCRAFT DRAIN PLUGS WERE LOCATED ON THE DRAIN TEE FOR THE GDC74A. A POSSIBLE FAULT COULD BE THE INSTALLATION. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT HAS NOT HAD THE PITOT OR STATIC SYSTEMS LEAKED CHECK SINCE T...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ALL 4 THRU STUD LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. IN ADDITION, 1 OF THE THRU ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $56,450–$92,250.
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