1960 Cessna 175A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Highlights: Upgraded 175hp engine Fresh Annual IFR Capable | Interior: (7) All photos (20) Price: Inquire Posted: 3 hours ago Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model 175A Year 1960 Seller AirSpaceAuctions Contact Seller type Broker Location United States Condition Pre-owned Total Time 2507 h Engine Time 730 h Undercarriage Tricycle Seats 4 Flight Rules VFR Day | Maintenance: Airworthiness Until 05/30/2027
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About This Cessna 175A
This 1960 Cessna 175A is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,507 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 175A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $105,000.
The 175A cruises at 125 kts (232 km/h) with a range of 500 nm (926 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 2,507 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive 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 175A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 175A
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 175A
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
RECEIVED AND INSTALLED CYLINDER KIT, PN 658319A2, SN AC11LB184 USING ALL SUPPLIED PARTS AND ORIGINAL HARDWARE IN CYLINDER NR 1 LOCATION. AFTER RECEIVING THE CYLINDER, INSPECTED ALL OF THE PARTS THEN VERIFIED THE RING END GAP AND SIDE CLEARANCES. A ...
NR (5) CYLINDER SEPARATED FROM THE CRANK-CASE IN FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE AND AN UN-PLANNED, SAFE LANDING OF THE AIRCRAFT.
DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE 0513132-11 UPPER LEFT HAND ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET IN THE 0513132-3 STRINGER ASSEMBLY CRACKED. INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED DUE TO OTHER REPORTED FAILURES OF THIS BRACKET ON THE SAME MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. RECOMMEND INSPECTI...
DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE 0513132-11 UPPER RIGHT HAND ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET IN THE 0513132-4 STRINGER ASSEMBLY CRACKED. INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED DUE TO OTHER REPORTED FAILURES OF THIS BRACKET ON THE SAME MODEL OF AIRCRAFT. RECOMMEND INSPECTIO...
WHILE PREPARING TO INSTALL A NEW STEEL CYLINDER AND PISTON, NOTICED THAT THE NEW PISTON WAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE FOURTH RING GROOVE. THE PISTON SKIRT WAS ALSO BULGED IN THE AREA OF THE CRACK.
DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION ON WING ATTACH POINTS. BLOCK ARE ATTACHED TO FUSELAGE SPAR ASSEMBLY PN 05121246 WITH (4) AW320A BOLTS. REMOVE FOR INSPECTION.
DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION ON WING ATTACH POINTS. BLOCKS ARE ATTACHED TO FUSELAGE SPAR ASSEMBLY. PN 0511162-S WITH (4) AN3-21A BOLTS. REMOVE FOR INSPECTION.
(AUS) DURING INSPECTION, NR 4 CYLINDER FOUND LEAKING AT HEAD/BARREL JOINT. PART TC: 108.
AIRCRAFT WAS IN SHOP FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, CHECKING COMPRESSIONS. FOUND 3 CYLINDERS WITH BELOW ACCEPTABLE COMPRESSION READINGS. PULLED CYLINDERS TO EXAMINE. FOUND BROKEN RINGS IN 2 CYLINDERS AND CRACKED PISTONS. DECISION WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE 3...
CRACK RADIATING FROM ENGINE MOUNT BOLT HOLE. THIS IS THE SECOND CESSNA 175 SUBMITTER FOUND WITH CRACKED BRACKETS. VISUAL INSPECTION IS SATISFACTORY TO IDENTIFY CRACKS, BUT GAINING ACCESS TO BRACKET MAY REQUIRE REMOVAL OF ENGINE MOUNT BOLT/NUT AND WA...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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