1970 Cessna 172 K for sale

1970 Cessna 172 K

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$105,000
Location Germany
Total Time 3,306 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # D-ECMN Germany
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Basic Instrumentation ICOM IC-A220 8,33kHz Radio Garrecht VT01 Mode S Transponder Garmin Aera 795 Moving Map Flight Com Intercom iPad Mount

Description

Exceptionally well-maintained 1970 Reims Cessna F172K with corrosion protection, Mogas STC, Garmin Aera 795, fresh ARC, comprehensive maintenance records, and exclusively private ownership with no flight school, rental, or commercial operating history. The airplane has always been hangared, Price can be negotiated for serious buyers.

Interior

Beautiful Grey/Red Leather Seats 9/10

Exterior

Paint looks like brand new and was redone by Konprecht 9/10 with factory corrosion protection.

Modifications / STCs

ELT

Mogas STC

Gomolzig silencer

Brand new seat belts

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

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Salaheddine Eido
planecheck.com
$105,000 *
€ 105,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172 K

This 1970 Cessna 172 K (D-ECMN) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,306 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $105,000.

The 172 K 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 3,306 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,306 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172 K — 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-ECMN) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Germany

DE

Seller reported

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 D-ECMN against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2001-23-03 2001-12-27

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 172

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

Propellers CRACKED
2026-02-26

FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.

Electrical Power FAILED
2026-02-16

PILOT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN CRUISE.

Equipment/Furnishings SHEARED
2019-03-09

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...

Flight Controls WORN
2015-04-14

(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...

Fuselage WRONG PART
2014-09-09

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...

Fuel CORRODED
2014-06-26

(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...

Engine Fuel/Control BROKEN
2013-08-07

(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...

Ignition BURNED
2013-05-11

(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.

Reciprocating Engine WORN
2011-07-14

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...

Reciprocating Engine MISOVERHAULED
2011-05-16

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.

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