1960 Cessna 175A
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR• Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM • Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator • Garmin GTX-345 Transponder (ADSB In and Out) • Garmin GI-106A GPS/NAV 1 • JPI EDM 730 panel mounted full color engine monitoring system • Bendix/King KX170B NAV/COM • Sigma-Tek 4000HR-2 Directional Gyro • SiriusXM Satellite Radio (TOUR) • Whelen LED Taxi and Landing Lights
Description
1960 Cessna 175A Skylark, N7916T - O-360 Conversion - WAAS GPS - ADS-B In/Out Well-maintained Cessna 175A upgraded with the desirable Lycoming O-360-A4M conversion (Del-Air), offering excellent performance and reliability. Clean, capable aircraft with strong avionics and full logs since new. Located in Houston, TX at West Houston Airport (KIWS)
Engine
Del-Air Lycoming O-360-A4M conversion completed November 2005 Sensenich fixed pitch (hours since conversion/overhaul): 1,984 hours New exhaust installed 2025 Alternator, starter, carburetor, voltage regulator, magnetos (overhauled) all replaced within the last three years. Quick Drain Oil fitting
Interior
New wheel fairings, will be color matched to the plane prior to sale. Interior carpet replaced in 2019 Color matched red and white paint available
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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Glenn Johnson
trade-a-plane.com
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$105,000
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Houston, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 175A
This 1960 Cessna 175A (N7916T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,711 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 175A aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $95,000 to $105,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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.
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 4,711 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
FAA registration data pending for N7916T.
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 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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