1960 Cessna 172A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Great Value 172!! If you are in the market for a 172 you need to look at this Super Clean 172A with STEC 30 Autopilot including Alt Hold!!! Garmin GPS, Nav/Com Glideslope, Above Average Cosmetic Condition. Great Time Builder or Mosaic Solution, Call Exclusive Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc.TOLL FREE8882804900
Engine
2121 SMOH Cont O-300A SN 11725-D6-AC Last Compressions 72 68 66 70 66 70 over 80
Interior
Grey Fabric Int with matching Headliner and side panels Plastics are in good condition
Exterior
Very Clean Hangared Condition Glass looks like new condition White with Blue and Red accents
Inspection
February Annual Logs are available by CALLING our office TOLL FREE 888-280-4900. We will be delighted to assist you when you call. Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. Accordingly; you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser
Modifications / STCs
• Carb Heat
• Position Lights
• Landing Light
• Wheel Pants
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$59,900
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Stuart, FL | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$59,900
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Stuart, FL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$61,764
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Stuart, Florida, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$61,011 *
GBP £45,286
|
Stuart, FL | Apr 04, 2026 | — | 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 172A
This 1960 Cessna 172A (N7556T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,747 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 172A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,900 to $95,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $59,900.
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. With 5,747 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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
FAA registration data pending for N7556T.
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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We'll check N7556T against the NTSB accident database.
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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