1965 Cessna 172F
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
TTAF: 2894, TSOHE: 746, TSPOH: 717 Lycoming 180HP upgrade, Hartzel Constant Speed Prop, Dynon Engine Monitor, AoA Gage, Digitial Tach, SureFly Elect Magneto, ELT upgrade 406 Mhz, Front Shoulder Harnesses, Folding Rear Seat STC, Corrosion X, Lightweight Starter, LED Landing Light, Whelen Strobes, PS Audio Panel, Garmin Aera 660, Standby Vac System, Rosen Sun Visors, Pilot Seat Track Restraint
Engine
Lycoming 180HP upgrade, Hartzel Constant Speed Prop, Dynon Engine Monitor, AirWolf separator, Standby Vac
Interior
Grey Fabric over vinyl, grey carpet, excellent condition
Exterior
Green, White, Orange, excellent paint
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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Jay Foster
trade-a-plane.com
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$109,500
$115,000
|
Lebanon, MO | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172F
This 1965 Cessna 172F (N8865U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,894 hours on the airframe. There are currently 7 172F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $27,900 to $160,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $109,500.
The 172F 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 2,894 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 172F — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8865U.
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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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172F
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT WERE PRACTICING STALLS WHEN, AFTER 3 OR 4 STALLS, THE YOKE JAMMED IN THE REAR POSITION AND THE AIRCRAFT WENT INTO A SPIN. AIRCRAFT LOST OVER 700 FEET OF ALTITUDE BEFORE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS EVENTUALL...
AIRCRAFT WAS UNDER AN 2020 ANNUAL INSPECTION. FAA ASI WERE ON SITE PERFORMING AS IA AUDIT. NOTICED A STRUCTURAL CRACK (1/4 INCH) AND GOUGE ON STRUCTURAL ON LOWER CORNER ON SPAR ASSEMBLY-FUSELAGE CENTER SECTION-FORWARD ATTACH POINT, SEE PHOTOS.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE MAIN FUEL LINE IN THE COCKPIT BELOW THE COPILOT LEFT RUDDER WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED BY THE RIGHT STEERING ROD. AS THE STEERING ROD STROKES TO COMMAND RUDDER AND NOSE WHEEL POSITION, THE ROD WEARS AGAINST THE FUEL LINE. O...
ELEVATOR AND AILERON SERVO'S STUCK IN FLIGHT. OWNER/PILOT CLEARED WITH FORCE. REMOVED OLD UNIT AND REPLACED WITH MANUFACTURES NEW REPLACEMENT PART. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE AFTER COMPLETE TEST PER MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS. ELEVATOR SERVO CHAN...
REMOVED TOP DOOR HINGE BECAUSE OF LOOSE RIVETS. DOOR SKIN .032 VERY CORRODED, NOT VERY MUCH WAS HOLDING THE TOP HINGE ON. RECOMMENDATION IS TO INSPECT AREA MORE CLOSELY DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS.
(CAN) DURING DESCENT, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UNCOMMANDED AS THE TORQUE, FUEL FLOW AND COMPRESSOR SPEED ACCELERATED OVER A 2 SECOND PERIOD. THE ENGINE THEN STABILIZED JUST ABOVE NORMAL OVER THE NEXT 8 TO 10 SECONDS AND THE APPROACH AND LANDING WERE P...
(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF THE ELT IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G. THE PULSE REPITITION RATE OF THE UNIT WAS OK AT THE START OF THE TEST BUT DROPPED BEYOND SPECS BY THE END OF THE 3 MINUTES. ELT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF MLG, NOTICED THAT MLG "U" BOLT HAD SHEARED AT THE POINT WHERE THE NUT MEETS THE MLG BLOCK.
EXHAUST SYS WAS INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 180 HP CONVERSION. THE NR1 EXHAUST RISER WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY SEVERED APPROX .3750 -.5 INCH BELOW THE WELD LINE AT THE CYLINDER FLANGE.
THE ELEVATOR YOKE FAILED AT THE LOWER PORTION SLIGHTLY ABOVE (2 INCHES)THE PUSH PULL TUBE ATTACHMENT,DURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK. IT WAS FOUND THAT SERVICE BULLETIN SB SEB01-3 HAD NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. THE YOKE WAS CORRODED INTERNALLY AND FAILED. TH...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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