1960 Cessna 172A
Single Engine Piston
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Well-maintained 172. recently got PPL — it’s honest, stable, and actively flown. Looking to upgrade. (RV7) Airframe: 4,147.0 TTSN Engine: O-300D — 1,747.0 SMOH / 1,048.5 STOH Prop: 166.9 SMOH •Horton STOL Kit •172M wings •Manual flaps •ADS-B Out •King KT76A •VOR/NAV rebuilt mags •New plugs •New tires, brake lines brake pads •Always hangared •Repainted in the 1990s •Wheel pants removed for winter •IFR capable (not IFR current) •Annual Sept 2025 Two props: climb prop installed, cruise prop included Very stable and forgiving. Serious inquiries welcome after 5 pm voicemail or text
Engine
O-300D — 1,747
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Patrick Stiller
barnstormers.com
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$68,500
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Webster, MN | Apr 14, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 172A
This 1960 Cessna 172A (N767RA) is a 4-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $68,500.
The 172A cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/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.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N767RA.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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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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