1966 Cessna 172 H 180HP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
ENG O/H DUE: 7305.2 A/F HRS OR 08.06.16( 2200/12 YRS TBO)
PROP O/H DUE 7105.2 A/F HRS ( 2200 TBO)
180 Hp Lycoming 0360-A4M and Sensenich propeller.
Peterson Mogas STC incorporated butaircraft continued to operate on Avgas. Icomm A200 with second com, 4place Flightcom intercom, Bendix King KT 76A
TSO Transponder / mode C and Uniden VHF.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$86,871
$86,117
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New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 14 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172 H 180HP
This 1966 Cessna 172 H 180HP (VH-KWJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,544 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $86,871.
The 172 H 180HP 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 5,544 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.
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Cessna 172 H 180HP — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-KWJ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $74,500–$116,950.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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