1965 Cessna F-172 G 180 G500TXi for sale

1965 Cessna F-172 G 180 G500TXi

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$135,186
Location United Kingdom
Total Time 6,263 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # G-ATKT UK
Engine LYCOMING
Cruise 118 kts (219 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin G500TXi with Synthetic vision & TAS Garmin G5 Garmin GMA345 Garmin GTN650 Garmin GTX 328 Garmin radio box 2(unsure model off the top of my head) STEC 30 Auto Pilot with alt hold EDM830 with all sensors including fuel flow (Installed November 2022) Avidyne TAS610 traffic displays on GTN650 and G500Txi with audible alerts

Description

UKAS is please to exclusively offer this excellent, ready to go, Reims Cessna F172G. Aircraft is in great condition throughout benefitting from a complete corrosion inspection and bare metal respray in June 2015, new interior refurb 2021 and major avionics upgrade costing well over £50,000 in January 2023. Aircraft also benefits from the installation and upgraded Lycoming O-360 180hp (Airplains STC upgrade from Continental O-300) giving it all the power you need.

UK VAT Paid status Aircraft in excellent condition throughout. Annual inspection and ARC due May 2025

Onwer can offer worldwide delivery at additional cost.

UK VAT paid status

Interior

New interior installed August 2021 Avionics panel refurbished Jan 2023 Yokes recovered with Italian leather in November 2022 Overall Condition: 9/10

Exterior

Bare metal respray in 2015 Partial respray in Jan 2023, treating surface corrosion, stone chips etc New style front spat installed Jan 2023 Condition: 10/10

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
UK Aviation Sales
planecheck.com
$135,186 *
£ 99,950

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna F-172 G 180 G500TXi

This 1965 Cessna F-172 G 180 G500TXi (G-ATKT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,263 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $135,186.

The F-172 G 180 G500TXi 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/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 6,263 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,263 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna F-172 G 180 G500TXi — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
118 kts (219 km/h)
Max Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
518 nm (959 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Capacity
56 gal (212 L)
Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH (33 L/h)
TBO
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172

Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH
~$56/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 1,400 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (G-ATKT) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Seller reported

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 G-ATKT against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

30 price events · sources: planecheck.com, afors.uk

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