1968 Cessna 172/180 Conversion
FOR SALE

1968 Cessna 172/180 Conversion

Single Engine Piston

$105,000
Location Poughkeepsie, NY
Total Time 7,025 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 172-56825
Reg # N35544
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172

Equipment & Features

Seats
4

As of last annual: Brakes Tires Battery Engine and Fuel Hoses Ignition Harness Alternator Belt ELT Battery Panel Shock Mounts Cowl Shock Mounts O Rings Master and Starter Solenoids Seat Rails Seat Stops Compass Diaphragm Intake Hoses Gaskets New Sky Tec Starter New O/H Mags Fuel Selector Overhaul

✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
IFR Panel # 1 VOR/ILS/GS #2 VOR 2 Transponder / ADS-B Out Intercom

Description

Avionics / Equipment IFR Panel # 1 VOR/ILS/GS #2 VOR 2 Transponder / ADS-B Out Intercom

Engine

SMOH 1776 Compressions: 1) 77/80 2) 77/80 3) 77/80 4) 77/80

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

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$105,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172/180 Conversion

This 1968 Cessna 172/180 Conversion (N35544) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,025 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 172/180 Conversion aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $105,000 to $180,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,000.

The 172/180 Conversion 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 7,025 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 7,025 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172/180 Conversion — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 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
2,000 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 2,000 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 registration data pending for N35544.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Poughkeepsie, NY

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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 N35544 against the NTSB accident database.

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