1971 Cessna 172L
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Garmin GTR-225 Com 1 Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B Transponder Panel Mounted Garmin Aera 660 GPS Garmin GDL-39 ADS-B In Receiver Additional Equipment Modifications: Brackett Air Filter Wheel Pants Rosen Visors Fuel Steps Avionics Master Switch Dual Push to Talk Compressions Last Annual: 1.) 74 2.) 76 3.) 74 4.) 72
Description
Low Total Time, ADS-B In/Out, Midtime Engine This 172 has the hard-to-find low total time! The aircraft has been based in the Midwest all its life. This Skyhawk would make a great time builder for someone! Give AOS a call today before it is gone!
Engine
Engine Make: Lycoming Engine Serial #: L-28450-27A Engine Model: O-320-E2D Engine HP: 150 Useful Load: 918.14lbs Useable Fuel: 38 Gallons Engine Hours since Overhaul: 1,335.68 Type of Overhaul: Major Overhaul to New Limits Date of Overhaul: July 1996 Overhaul Shop: Mattituck Airbase, Inc. Last Annual Competed: June 2025 Prop Overhaul Date: July 1996 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 1,335.68
Propeller
To view Logbooks, please visit our website: Last Annual Competed: June 2025
Interior
Exterior Condition: The exterior is in decent condition. It is mostly original and does have some spots where the paint has flaked off on the top sides of the plane. There have been a few touch ups here and there. It does retain a lot of shine but has imperfections. Interior Condition: The interior is original and in fair condition. The front seats have a few cracks in the vinyl. The rear seat vinyl is in round condition and has been taped on the edges. The panel plastic and headliner are in good condition.
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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Aircraft Ownership Solutions
trade-a-plane.com
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$94,900
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Kokomo, IN | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172L
This 1971 Cessna 172L (N7754G) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,322 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 172L aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,900 to $179,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $94,900.
The 172L 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 3,322 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. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172L — 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 N7754G.
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 N7754G against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172L
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
BRACKET THAT HOLDS LOWER WING SKIN BY INBOARD FLAP TRACK RIB BROKE AND WEDGED INTO FLAP TRACK ROLLER CAUSING FLAPS NOT TO RETRACT
NEW LANDING GEAR BUSHING 0541202-4 WAS INSTALLED ON 9/5/2015. PART TOTAL TIME IS 1504 HOURS. FOUND INNER BONDED MATERIAL SEPARATED FROM THE METAL BUSHING AND IT HAD MIGRATED OUTSIDE OF THE BUSHING TOWARDS THE WHEEL. N2864Q FLIES ABOUT 200 HOURS PER Y...
FULL TAKE OFF POWER WAS ACHIEVED AT 2500 + RPM, NORMAL TAKE OFF, AND ENGINE GAUGES IN THE GREEN NOTED. ROTATION AND CLIMB NORMAL UNTIL 3500 AND ENGINE SURGED, SPUTTERED, AND STUMBLED, LOOSING RPM TO 1600-1700 RPM, WITH EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FELT THROUG...
NEW DESSER "6.00X6 4 PLY RETREAD ELITE PREMIUM 2 GROOVE" TIRE INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT ~3 HOURS (AND 4 LANDINGS) EARLIER. POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A BULGE ON INBOARD PORTION. REMOVED AND EXAMINED TIRE TO FIND AN AIR GAP OF 3/8 TO 1/2" DEPTH BETWEE...
DURING INSPECTION, FOUND LT MLG BOLT, PN S2138-1, TO BE BROKEN. LOWER SECTION OF BOLT MOVED DOWNWARD BUT REMAINED TRAPPED IN MLG INBOARD BLOCK. THIS ALLOWED LT MLG SPRING ASSEMBLY TO MOVE AND WEAR LT LANDING GEAR SUPPORT - INBOARD LEFT HAND, PN 05411...
AFTER LANDING, DURING FLAP RETRACTION, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD BY BOTH PEOPLE ABOARD. DURING POST FLIGHT IT WAS FOUND RT FLAP HAD BOUND ON BRACKET PN 0523231-5 DURING RETRACTION CAUSING DAMAGE TO FLAP, BRACKET, AND FLAP TRACK BRACKET. CRACKS FOUND IN TH...
(CAN) ELT REMOTE CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR (RCPI) TEST SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. NO AUDIO OR VISUAL INDICATION APPEARED. ELT AUDIO ALERT INDICATOR P/N E-04.7 WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND OPENED TO CHECK BATTERY. BATTERY APPEARED TO HAVE LEAKED CAUSING S...
(CAN) AIRCRAFT REPORTED TO HAVE INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. TURNING MASTER SWITCH ON WOULD NOT ALWAYS POWER UP A/C. SOMETIMES A/C WOULD POWER UP AND AS SOON AS STARTER WAS ACTIVATED EVERYTHING WOULD POWER DOWN. SOMETIMES A/C WOULD NOT POWER UP...
(CAN) AIRCRAFT CAME IN WITH THE CIGAR LIGHTER NOT FUNCTIONING. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, THE OLD RESETABLE FUSE WAS STILL ON BACK OF CIGAR LIGHTER. WIRE WAS BETWEEN OLD FUSE AND CIGAR LIGHTER. LOOKED UP AND FOUND A SMALL "HOT" WIRE STILL CONNECTED TO T...
(CAN) SQUELCH KNOB ON INTERCOM WAS NOT ADJUSTING SQUELCH SO THAT PILOT COULD ALWAYS HEAR ENGINE NOISE OVER HEADSET. REMOVED & REPLACED INTERCOM WITH SAME PN UNIT FROM ANOTHER PLANE. FUNCTION TESTED SATISFACTORY & RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE.
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 below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $92,425–$147,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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