1972 Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket H
FOR SALE

1972 Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket H

Single Engine Piston

$97,380
Location Poland
Seats 4
Serial # FR17200299
Reg # D-ECRQ Germany
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

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Description

Cessna Cessna FR172 H Rocket D-ECRQ

Offer highlights

Rare on the market - Rocket version 210hp

Low time

Autopilot

Reims version - factory corrosion protection

Location - Poland

Year - 1972

TTAF - 3028 h

Serial number - FR17200299

Registration - D-ECRQ (Germany - EASA)

Reason of sale - Other aviation project in progress

Availability - Immediately Price VAT free

Worldwide delivery possible

No damage history

Interior

Visual condition - 6,5/10 Interior - seats - Blue

Exterior

Visual condition - 8/10

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
K. Kijak
planecheck.com
$97,380 *
€ 82,800

* 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 FR-172 Reims Rocket H

This 1972 Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket H (D-ECRQ) is a 4-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $97,380.

The FR-172 Reims Rocket H 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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket H — 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-ECRQ) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Poland

PL

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-ECRQ.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-ECRQ). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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