1969 Cessna 172K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin package with electronic stability and protection to safeguard against unusual attitudes. Does everything right! Fly fully coupled approaches
climb in IAS HDG NAV or any other way you want. Full electric trim. Garmin G5 PFD Garmin G5 HSI Garmin 430W Waas GPS and NAV/COM NARCO MK12D NAV/COM Garmin GTX 345 ADBS IN Transponder Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot ADSB OUT and ADSB IN PS Engineering PMA 7000H Digital Audio Panel 4 Place Intercom Mid Continent Digital Clock with USB Charging Ports Mid Continent Turn Coordinator Cessna Airspeed Indicator Baro Sensitive Altimeter Narco OBS Avionics Master Switch Electric Flaps Digital Flap Position IndicatorDescription
Latest GARMIN AUTOPILOT- TAA- MUST SEE Panel. 160HP 0320-E2D with Powerflow Exhaust (NOT H2AD).Beautiful and clean plane. 6312 total hours. It's in superb condition and ready for its next adventure. The panel is stunning. Two G5s, GFC 500 Autopilot, ADSB-IN traffic, WAAS GPS. Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) with autopilot, PFD, HSI, MFD and WAAS GPS. Garmin electronic stability and protection for enhanced safety and recovery from unusual attitudes. Possibly the nicest 172 that runs strong, has a fantastic panel, great autopilot, beautiful interior and is completely turnkey on the market for this price Key Highlights: - Full Logbooks -Thorough and fresh annual. -Polished and good quality paint job -Stunning leather Interior with luxurious embroidery. -Hangared -GFC 500 Autopilot -Dual G5s with PFD and MFD -Garmin 430W -(TAA) Technically Advanced Aircraft for building commercial requirements and training with autopilot, flight directors or just having peace of mind in instrument conditions. Come take a look for yourself or we can send a video or do a video call. Do not miss out on this very nice airplane!
Engine
The engine looks, runs and feels great. Firewall forward has been meticulously gone through. The engine compartment looks fantastic. All the cabling and wiring is protected and in great condition. The O-320-E2D with power flow exhaust feels very strong and makes great power. PTSOH: 0 ***Brand new overhaul propeller by Johnson Propellers.***
Interior
The interior is stunning! Luxurious leather interior with new carpet, great plastics and embroidered headrests. Leather wrapped yolks and panel look fantastic. It is the best looking panel on the market. Seats are ergonomically and very comfortable. Windshield and side windows are newly replaced. The rear windows do show some scratches but are not hazed.
Exterior
job -Stunning leather Interior with luxurious embroidery
Inspection
fresh annual
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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Elite Planes
trade-a-plane.com
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$162,998
$162,999
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Corona, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172K
This 1969 Cessna 172K (N172AD) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,312 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 172K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $62,900 to $204,969. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $162,998.
The 172K 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 6,312 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. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172K — 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
FAA registration data pending for N172AD.
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 safety data coming soon.
We'll check N172AD against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172K
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172K
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.
PILOT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN CRUISE.
A/C WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT VAY. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK DISCONNECTED AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY ATTACH POINT ATTACHING BOLT SHEARED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, THE BOLT HEAD HAD SHEARED OFF FROM THE SE...
(CAN) MAX RT RUDDER PRESSURE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LEVEL FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM CARRIED OUT, FOUND RT RUDDER CABLE OUT OF FWD PULLEY. CABLE INSPECTED AND NO DAMAGE FOUND. PULLEY, PN MCS378-4 REPLACED AND RUDDER CONTROL S...
FOUND LT MLG FAIRING CHAFING FUSELAGE. DETERMINED THAT AFTERMARKET FAIRING PRODUCED BY UNDER PMA SA-1741005-239 TO BE MADE OF FIBERGLASS, AND AFTER APPROXIMATELY 800 FLIGHT HOURS, IT CHAFED THROUGH THE .051 SHEET METAL FUSELAGE SKIN IN SEVERAL CONTA...
(CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED FUEL SELECTOR WAS VERY STIFF. CYCLED IT A COUPLE TIMES AND IT SEIZED IN THE LT TANK POSITION. FUEL WAS DRAINED AND SELECTOR REMOVED. THE DETENT BALL WAS FOUND TO BE ROUGH, CHROME PEELING SLIGHTLY, SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION. DE...
(CAN) DURING THE CRUISE PORTION OF AN FLOAT INSTRUCTION FLIGHT, THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED AN ODOR OF FUEL AND A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE CREW DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTINARY LANDING AT A NEAR-BY FLOAT BASE. THE LANDING WAS EXECUTED WITHOUT FURTHE...
(CAN) HARD STARTING ENGINE. TROUBLESHOT TO NO SPARK AT LOW RPM. SLICK SB1-12, MAG SN. THE MAGNETO WAS NEW WITH ONLY 300.2 HRS ON IT. POINTS WERE BURNED.
WHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSP OF THE ENGINE, NOTICED ALTERNATOR HSG LOOSE. 500HR ALTERNATOR INSP WAS DUE. SO UPON REMOVAL OF ALTERNATOR FOR INSP IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE TEETH ON THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR FACE WERE EITHER MISSING OF SEVERLY WO...
REMOVED ENGINE OIL PUMP SUCTION SCREEN AS PART OF 100 HR INSP. FOUND OLD STYLE SUCTION SCREEN WITH FOD IN IT CONSISTING OF 1EA, .2500" AN FLAT WASHER, 2 EA SPRINGS SUCH AS USED IN GARLOCK SEALS (THESE HAD PARTIALLY PENETRATED THE SUCTION SCREEN BY A...
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 $102,500–$160,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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