1968 Cessna 172I
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRNew Updated Metal Instrument Panel by Airborn Electronics Garmin GTN 750 GPS NAV/COM Garmin GI 106A Indicator Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In/Out Garmin GI 275 Atitude Indicator Interfaced to GTN 750 King KX 155 NAV/COM King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S. King KMA 24 Audio Panel with 3 Light Marker SPA 400 Intercom 4 Place Vertical Card Compass Avionics Master
Description
American Aircraft Sales Co. Tel: 925-449-5151Cell: 510-783-2711550 Airway Blvd.Livermore, CA 94551All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice AirframeHours since Factory New Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SMOH C Lycoming 0-320-E2D RL-21608-27A 1243 RAM 160 HP STC, SMOH by Eagle Engines December 2005Props Loc. Make Model Serial# TSOH C Sensenich 74DM7S14-0-58 A55863 2681 TSOH by American Propeller October 1999
Engine
Lycoming 0-320-E2D
Interior
Gray Fabric with Burgandy Vinyl with Upgrade Shoulder Harness Year Upholstery 1995
Exterior
All Over White with Jet Red and Shinny Silver Trim Year Painted 1995
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Annual Insectoin March 2025 Complete Log Books and Documents since New Useful Load 912.4 Lbs. VFR Cert. August 2023
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$129,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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$129,950
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172I
This 1968 Cessna 172I (N8372L) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,082 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 172I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,950 to $129,950. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $129,950.
The 172I cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 585 nm (1,083 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,100 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. With 10,082 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Revoked. 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 172I — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 172 O-320 150hp
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 O-320 150hp. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
REGISTRATION PENDING
Registration Address
LIVERMORE, CA
FAA Status
Revoked
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N8372L.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172I
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
HOT WIRE FOR OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INST P/N OTP200K S/N ASL01103- BURNT ABOUT A 2FT SECTION OF MFG SUPPLIED WIRE- REMOVED OLD WIRE AND INSTALLED NEW WIRE 2FT P/N AT19118AWG - SOLDER WIRES TOGETHER AND HEAT SHRUNK ENTIRE WIRE
(GY1R) UPON INSP OF THE RT INBD FLAP, THE FLAP TRACK HAD EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHICH REVEALED A CRACKED REAR SPAR AT THE LOWER FLAP TRACT ATTACH POINT AND A CRACKED INBD FLAP TRACK LOWER BRACKET SECTION. THE PROBABLE CAUSE WAS THAT THE FLAP WAS OUT OF ...
OIL FILTER INTERNALLY COLLAPSED CAUSING THE EXCESSIVE OIL PRESSURE TO BLOW OUT MATING SURFACE SEAL. OIL WAS THEN EXHAUSTED, SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SEIZURE OCCURRED. (K)
COMPLETE RT BRAKE IND SYS FAILURE WHILE TAXING THE ACFT. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR FLUID LEAKAGE, POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER OR BRAKE CALIPER ASSY.
THIS 'SDR' IS BEING RAISED BECAUSE OF AD 93-24-15 AND SEB92-33R1 REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS OF RHEOSTAT P/N RD-0015H-1600. WHEN AN AD IS ISSUED, AS THIS ONE WAS, REGARDING AN IMPROVED PART THE REGULATORY BODY SHOULD ENSURE PARTS CATALOGS OR MAINTENANCE ...
DURING INSPECTION TO DETERMINE WHY INDUCTION AIR FILTER WAS RUBBING AGAINST OPENING IN LOWER ENGINE COWL. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LT UPPER FIREWALL WAS FILLED FORWARD APPROX .2500 INCH WHERE ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHED TO FIREWALL. AFTER REMOVEING INTERIO...
(CAN) AIRCRAFT DAMAGE ON LANDING AT PICTOU ISLAND. AIRCRAFT BEING STRIPPED FOR REPAIR WHEN THE CABLE, ABOVE WAS FOUND FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES OVER THE PULLEY. LT SIDE TOP OF FUSELAGE.
SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND BROKEN AT END NEAR BLADE, WHERE LAST NUTPLATE IS LOCATED. THE BULKHEAD WAS REMOVED AND A NEW ONE ORDERED THROUGH API. THIS PART HAD BEEN REPLACED LESS THAN ONE YEAR EARLIER, APPROX 300 HOURS WERE ON THE PART. WHEN WE RECIEV...
(CAN) DURING TAXI, THE PILOT HEARD A SNAP AND COULD NO LONGER EXECUTE RIGHT TURNS. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT RUDDER PEDAL RETURN SPRING BROKEN.
(CAN) DURING PRE-LIGHT INSPECTION, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG FAIRING WAS FOUND DISPLACED (STICKING OUT). U-BOLT FOUND BROKEN, AFT END.
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 within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $93,125–$157,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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