1963 Cessna P172D
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin 430W GPS/Nav/Comm Narco Nav/Comm King ADF Bendix King KT78 transponder w/ ADS-B Out Stratus 3 ADS-B In receiver PS Engineering audio panel w/ 4-place intercom Sandia attitude indicator SIRS compass EI fuel flow indicator EI volts/amps indicator Insight G2 engine monitor (with carb temp) Alpha Systems AOA indicator CO monitor
Description
Well-maintained and hangared P172D with Avcon STC 180 HP Lycoming O-360 and constant-speed propeller. Burns just 10 GPH with 52 gallons total fuel capacity. Always hangared, no corrosion, and rated 8/10 inside and out.
Engine
Lycoming O-360 (180 HP) - Avcon STC conversion Engine overhauled and built from scratch in May 2004 by Aircraft Cylinders Engines (KGXY) after rod failure Constant-speed propeller Electrical system upgraded to alternator in 2004
Interior
Interior and exterior rated 8/10 Painted a few years before current owner purchased Interior updated prior to purchase
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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AeroDealers
trade-a-plane.com
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$110,000
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Greeley, CO | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna P172D
This 1963 Cessna P172D (N8539X) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,650 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $110,000.
The P172D cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 518 nm (959 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 2,650 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 1 service difficulty report for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna P172D — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8539X.
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 P172D
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna P172D
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 1 recent report for this aircraft type.
(CAN) - ENGINE INSTALLED AFTER OVERHAUL GROUND RUNS COMPLETED, STATIC R.P.M., 0.1 PRESSURE AND OIL TEMPERATURE NORMAL, ENGINE CONTROLS FUNCTIONING NORMAL.- FIRST FLIGHT WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 MINUTES AIR TIME AND SEEMED TO RUNSMOOTHLY. - SECOND FLIGH...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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