1960 Cessna 172A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Well maintained 1960 172A. Full logs since new. 1335 SMOH. TTAF 2577.4. Annual completed 1-12-26. IFR capable, but not current.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jason Mannon
barnstormers.com
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$60,000
$65,000
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Fontana, WI | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172A
This 1960 Cessna 172A is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,577 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 172A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,900 to $130,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $60,000.
The 172A 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. With 2,577 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 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 172A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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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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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
(CAN) LEAKING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE NACELLE WAS FOUND AFTER THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER COVER O-RING IAW MM 73, SECTION 73.10.02. AT FIRST, THE MECHANIC THOUGHT HE HAD OVERTORQUED THE FUEL BOWL BUT AFTER REPEATING THE PROCESS AND USING A BORO...
UPON PULLING THE NOSE WHEEL FAIRING. NOTED THE NOSE FORK HAD A DISTINCT, REARWARD BEND TO IT. THE CENTERLINE OF THE AXLE, RELATIVE TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE CHROME STRUT TUBE WAS APPROX 1.5 INCH AFT. THE NOSE FORK WAS REPLACED IAW MFG SK182-34C, AN...
ON 11/26/2008, APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE AFTER START-UP THE OIL FILTER RUPTURED RESULTING IN MASSIVE LOSS OF ENGINE OIL. THE OIL FILTER WAS THE LAST OF FOUR THAT WERE PURCHASED ON 10/05/2006. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN UPON NOTICE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE AN...
ON TAXI FROM REFUELING PILOT WAS MAKING A LT TURN IN FRONT OF HANGER. PULLED CONTROL WHEEL FULL AFT (TO TAKE WEIGHT OFF OF FRONT WHEEL) CONTROL WHEEL BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND. (OUTSIDE TEM APPROX 20 DEGREES) BREAK WAS FROM LWR LT (7 OCLOCK) TO UPPER R...
ROD END FAILED. AIRCRAFT TURNED LT AND IMPACTED AN EMBANKMENT. SMALL AMOUNT OF RUST ON ROD END AT THE THREADED AREA. (K)
(CAN) STARTER ADAPTER DISASSEMBLED FOR OVERHAUL. SHAFT GEAR REMOVED FROM BEARING WHEN NEEDLES FELL OUT, SUSPECT POSSIBLE UNAPPROVED PART. ENGINE HAD JUST BEEN INSPECTED. QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP MADE ENGINE NON-AIRWORTHY IAW FINDING.
DURING AN UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT ATTACHMENT STUD WAS CRACKED AT THE LOBE. A REPLACEMENT STUD WAS PROCURED AND INSTALLED AND UPON TORQUING THIS STUD TO THE SPECIFIED VALUE IT ALSO CRACKED. A RANDOM INSPECTION OF OT...
ANNUAL INSP, ACCESS PANELS WERE REMOVED,TO INSPECT BRAKE MASTER CYL, ASSOC FITTINGS. MASTER CYL WERE DISCOVERED TO BE UNAPPROVED PARTS. CYL ASSY RESEMBLED CORRECT PART IN DESIGN, LABEL READ (TRANSMITTING PRESSURE CYLINDEY, TYPE CZD101, NO: 153/200 ...
DURING ANNUAL INSP, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT THE BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL HALF, TECH DISCOVERED BRG BORE SEVERELY WORN. BEARING CUP HAD BEEN GLUED IN ...
ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOSEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED IN ORDER TO INSPECT BEARINGS FOR CONDITION. ONE BEARING CUP WAS FOUND CORRODED. WHEN LW67010 CUP WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL HALF, DISCOVERED BEARING BORE SEVERELY WORN. BEARING CUP HAD BEEN GLUED IN PLACE ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $69,000–$89,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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