1966 Cessna 172G for sale

1966 Cessna 172G

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$135,000above typical asking range
Location Mesa, AZ
Total Time 4,792 hrs
Engine SMOH 922 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17254262
Reg # N4193L
Engine CONTINENTAL O-300
Cruise 118 kts (219 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Dynon Skyview HDX with autopilot Dynon EFIS D10A (Backup System) PAR200A Audio Panel w/ bluetooth

Description

Updated glass panel 172G w/ auto pilot and new paint interior in 2020. Numerous upgrades including vortex generators, bubble windows and 2 sets of wheel pants. Also have STC for 180 hp conversion and tailwheel conversion that will go with the sale of the plane. Fresh annual 1/2026.

Engine

Engine: Continental 0-300-D Propeller: McCauley 1C172/EM7653

Interior

Interior/ Exterior redone in 2020 and the aircraft has always been hangared and well taken care of.

Exterior

interior in 2020

Inspection

Fresh annual 1/2026.

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Kyle Cam
trade-a-plane.com
$135,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172G

This 1966 Cessna 172G (N4193L) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,792 hours on the airframe. There are currently 19 172G aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $199,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $135,000.

The 172G 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 4,792 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: 4,792 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172G — 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 N4193L.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mesa, AZ

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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 N4193L against the NTSB accident database.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172G

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

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2025-07-08

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION REPORTED. BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED PISTON DAMAGE. CYLINDER REMOVED AND FOUND PISTON CRACKED AND SEPARATED IN HALF. INSPECTION OF ENGINE INTERIOR REVEALED SUSPICIOUS PISTON ON OPPOSING CYLINDER. REMOVED CYLINDER AND FOUND CRA...

Electrical Power FAILED
2025-01-03

THE AL:EMATO, PN 15-1014, SN H•V060493, THIS ALTERNAOR, CAME APART IN FLIGHT ON 10/27/2024. THE ONLY INDICATION OF THE FAILURE WAS AN NTEMATOR FELL IGHT. THERE WAS A LOSS OF I ENGINE OIL. FO11UNATOLY, THE PILOT FLYING THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IMMEDIATELY,...

Flight Controls SEPARATED
2018-03-31

AIRCRAFT LOST AILERON CONTROL IN FLIGHT, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED. AFTER SHUTDOWN THE SEPARATED CABLE FOR LEFT AILERON FROM TURNBUCKLE SWEDGED FITTING UNDER RIGHT SIDE OF COCKPIT PANEL WAS DISCOVERED. AIRCRAFT GROUNDED.

Windows CRACKED
2018-02-23

ENROUTE AT 4500FT TO KSNA FROM KSEE. APPROXIMATELY 10 NM OUT A CRACK APPEARED ON THE WINDSCREEN JUST ABOVE THE PILOT'S AIR VENT. THE CRACK APPEARED TO BE MOVING FROM LEFT SIDE OF THE WIND SCREEN TO RIGHT SIDE. SLOWED TO 90 KTS AND MONITORED THE CR...

Wings CRACKED
2013-09-26

(CAN) BRACKET 051305-63-1, FRONT ELEVATOR BELL CRANK SUPPORT, IN CABIN UNDER FLOOR CRACKS AT LUG ATTACH AREA. REPLACED WITH LATER STRONGER, LONGER LUGS, MORE RIVETS, 051306-3.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2012-07-10

NR 5 CYLINDER CRACKED HALF WAY UP BARREL CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Engine Fuel/Control SEPARATED
2012-06-02

100 HR INSPECTION. SCREEN IS SEPARATED FROM THE FITTING. THE BONDING JOINT FAILED. NEW PN 95-509F, LOT NR 11161106 ASSY INSTALLED. CARBURETOR WAS O/H 9/23/2005 IAW FORM 8130-3.

Propellers CRACKED
2010-03-16

WHILE INSPECTING THE FWD PROP SPINNER BULKHEAD, CRACKS WERE FOUND. LOOKING FURTHER IT WAS NOTICED THE CTR HOLE IN THE SPINNER DID NOT LINE UP WITH THE CTR OF THE PROP. AFTER REMOVING THE PROP, IT WAS FOUND THE EDGE DISTANCE FROM THE 6 BOLT HOLES TO...

Reciprocating Engine VAPOR LOCK
2008-05-10

AC WAS BEING FLOWN ON RT FUEL TANK. AFTER RUNNING TANK DRY, PILOT SELECTED RT FUEL TANK AND MOMENTS LATER THE ENG STOPPED PRODUCING POWER AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING. AC FUEL SYS WAS INSPECTED FOR CONTAMINATES AND FAILURES, NONE WERE FOUND. POSSIB...

Stabilizers BROKEN
2003-10-06

BADLY BROKEN BRACKET WAS HELD IN PLACE BY ONLY TWO RIVETS. TOTAL LOSS OF ELEVATOR WOULD HAVE BEEN FORTHCOMING HAD BRACKET NOT BEEN REPLACED. THIS WAS DIFFICULT TO DETECT BECAUSE CONTROL FUNCTION WAS NORMAL AND IS DIFFICULT TO VIEW (BEING BELOW THE ...

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 above 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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