1964 Cessna 172E for sale

1964 Cessna 172E

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$79,900within typical asking range
Location Hollister, CA
Total Time 7,207 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,009 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17251475
Reg # N5575T
Engine CONTINENTAL O-300
Cruise 118 kts (219 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

KMA-20 TSO Audio Panel Garmin 295 GPS with panel mount dock TKM MX170B Nav/ Comm Narco Escort-II VOR/ LOC indicator Nav/ Comm Narco AT150 TSO transponder uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B OUT Insight Avionics G2 engine monitor w/ fuel flow and totalization Sigtronics SPA-400 intercom Pitot-static due 12/27

Description

Available now is a beautifully put together lifelong West Coast platform for all aspects of your flying needs. Whether it be time building to hit the big leagues or you just want a turnkey aircraft ready to enjoy, this one is it! Purchased by a maintenance/ flight school facility as a backup for if their trainer ever needed long term maintenance, which ended up not being the case. It then went through and extensive annual and paint correction to bring it to where it is today. This aircraft comes with complete logs and has been meticulously inspected in preparation for this sale. It will come with a fresh annual at time of sale for the new owner.

Engine

Continental O-300-D with 1008.8 SMOH 145HP Compressions: 1) 76 2) 79 3) 76 4) 76 5) 77 6) 77 Very smooth-running engine with its 6 cylinders 364 hours on new mags 4 place EGT and CHT monitoring, including carb temp and fuel flow/ totalization. Fresh prop polish with new stickers applied

Propeller

AFTT 7206.8 All windows just replaced and resealed in 2026 for this sale New seat rail pilot side New fuel selector valve 37 hours ago Generator overhauled 37 hours ago Updated yokes

Interior

The paint has just gone through a complete refurbish and correction and this aircraft shows extremely well. It's absolutely stunning from far away and up close. Headliner replaced 2020 Interior is in good complete condition and matches the scheme of the paint.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Hollister Jet Center
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$79,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172E

This 1964 Cessna 172E (N5575T) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,207 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 172E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,900 to $185,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,900.

The 172E cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 520 nm (963 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. With 7,207 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,207 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172E — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
118 kts (219 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
520 nm (963 km)
Ceiling
15,100 ft (4,602 m)
Max Weight
2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Useful Load
910 lbs (413 kg)
Horsepower
145 HP
Fuel Capacity
36 gal (136 L)
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172 Continental

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 Continental. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5575T.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hollister, CA

Seller reported 845 more aircraft in California →

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N5575T against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172E

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Reciprocating Engine BACKED OUT
2025-07-14

OIL FILTER ADAPTER BECAME LOOSE FROM ACCESSORY CASE CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE FAILURE. ADAPTER IS SUBJECT TO AD 96-12-22 AND WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED, HOWEVER AN ENTRY WAS MADE IN THE AIRCRAFT RECORDS THAT T...

Flight Controls BROKEN
2022-01-08

DURING AN INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, WHILE PRACTICING STEEP TURNS, IT WAS NOTICED BY STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR THAT THEY HAD NO UP ELEVATOR CONTROL BUT DID HAVE DOWN ELEVATOR CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE FIELD, KAZC AND THE INSTRUCTOR WAS ABLE TO MA...

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2019-05-10

PILOT REPORTED A LOUD POP/BANG. THEN RPM DROPPED TO 1200 AND LOSS OF POWER. APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS, RPM DROPPED TO 400, THEN ENGINE STOPPED, ACFT LANDED SAFELY IN FIELD. INSPECTION, ONCE COWLING WAS REMOVED (DAMAGE NEAR NR 3 CYLINDER). CYLINDER...

Instruments BROKEN
2013-03-18

THE RT PLASTIC CONTROL WHEEL BROKEN AT THE UPPER LEFT AND LOWER RIGHT CORNERS.

Stabilizers LOOSE
2013-02-22

WHILE PERFORMING ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE RUDDER WIRING, RUDDER COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACH RIVETS WERE EITHER WORN THROUGH THE MOUNTING BRACKET OR MISSING. ONLY 1 OF THE 8 ATTACH RIVETS WAS ENGAGED IN THE COUNTERWEIGHT. SEIZURE OF THE RUDDER AS...

Flight Controls BROKEN
2011-08-15

(CAN) DURING STALL PRACTICE, VERY LITTLE AFT PRESSURE APPLIED TO CO-PILOT YOKE (AS PILOT WAS ALREADY APPLYING MOST OF THE PRESSURE), AND IT SNAPPED OFF. UPON RETURN FROM FLIGHT, TECH ON GROUND WAS ABLE TO SNAP BROKEN PIECE AGAIN WITH LITTLE FORCE. ...

Fuselage CRACKED
2011-08-06

NOTICED THAT UPPER LT DOOR HINGE HAD A CRACK IN IT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE FUSELAGE. THIS WAS THE SECOND PLANE SEEN WITH THIS PROBLEM.

Lights OVERHEATED
2011-05-10

LANDING / TAXI LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE, MX TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND SWITCH OVERHEATED, BURNED AND POWER WIRE TO SWITCH TERMINAL SHOWED EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING. SB09-6 REQUIRES INSP AND REPLACEMENT OF LANDING LIGHT SWITCHES WITH LISTED PN. THAT SB DID...

Landing Gear CRACKED
2010-12-31

THE NOSE GEAR UPPER STRUT TORQUE LINK HAD 2 CRACKS (1CRACK ON EACH SIDE) OF THE LOWER SIDE NEAR TO THE UPPER ATTACH POINT. IN TRYING TO FIND THE OWNER AN AIRWORTHY SERVICEABLE 1, CONTACTED 7 MAJOR SALVAGE DEALERS IN THE USA. THESE DEALERS FOUND THE ...

Starting STICKS
2010-03-03

BURNED ODOR OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AFTER ENGINE START UP. SELECTED ACFT MASTER SWITCH OFF AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE. INSP REVEALED STARTER MOTOR HAD OVERHEATED. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED STARTER SOLENOID HAD STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION DURING ENGI...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $70,000–$110,000.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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