1973 Cessna 172M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Aviation Solutions Group (ASG) is thrilled to offer an exceptionally well-maintained 1973 Cessna 172M. Currently hangered at Michigan's Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL), this outstanding aircraft boasts a fresh engine and includes full, detailed logs. FOR SALE: 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk Asking Price: $105,950 OBO Location: Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) - Troy, MI 48084 Registration: N13239 Serial Number: 17262600 Aircraft Overview An excellent, reliable, and well-documented Cessna 172M Skyhawk. Featuring an incredibly low-time engine with fantastic compressions, this is the perfect turn-key airplane for a flight school, time-builder, or private owner. It boasts complete, consecutive logbooks and a rigorous maintenance history, making it ready to fly home today. Airframe, Engine Propeller Total Time Airframe (TTAF): 8,793 Hours Engine Time (SMOH): 190 Hours Propeller Time: 190 Hours Engine Make Model: Lycoming O-320-E2D (150 HP) Engine Serial Number: L-36037-27A Propeller Make Model: McCauley 1C160/DTM (Pitch 53, Diameter 75") Propeller Serial Number: 722098 Maintenance Logs Annual Inspection: Fresh! (Completed May 12, 2026) Recent Compressions: 76/80, 74/80, 74/80, 76/80 Logbooks: Complete consecutive Avionics Equipment Traditional steam gauge panel Equipped with ADS-B Out Exterior Interior Exterior: Matterhorn White with Brown Gold accents. (Condition: Fair / Needs TLC) Interior: Tan interior featuring sheepskin covers on the front seats. (Condition: Fair) Contact Information Jeff Burg _ President Founding Member Aviation Solutions Group (ASG) Email: Website: Locations: Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) ' Dupont Lapeer (D95) (New Location - 7,500 SQ FT!) Disclaimer: All specifications, descriptions, and information are believed to be accurate and are hereby advertised as such; however, it is the buyer's responsibility to verify all details to their own satisfaction prior to purchase.
Engine
Engine Time (SMOH): 190 Hours Propeller Time: 190 Hours Engine Make Model: Lycoming O-320-E2D (150 HP) Engine Serial Number: L-36037-27A Propeller Make Model: McCauley 1C160/DTM (Pitch 53, Diameter 75") Propeller Serial Number: 722098
Propeller
Total Time Airframe (TTAF): 8,793 Hours
Interior
Tan interior featuring sheepskin covers on the front seats. (Condition: Fair)
Exterior
Matterhorn White with Brown Gold accents. (Condition: Fair / Needs TLC) Interior: Tan interior featuring sheepskin covers on the front seats. (Condition: Fair)
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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ASG-Aviation Solutions Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$105,950
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Troy, MI | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172M
This 1973 Cessna 172M (N13239) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,793 hours on the airframe. There are currently 56 172M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $80,000 to $275,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $105,950.
The 172M 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 8,793 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 172M — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 172 O-320 150hp
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N13239.
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 N13239 against the NTSB accident database.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172M
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
POSITION # 1 &2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PORT CRACK FROM THE INBOARD EXHAUST STUD EXTENDING TO THE BACK OF THE PORT. CRACK VISIBLE THROUGH THE FINS. SUPERIOR CYLINDERS PN: SL32006W-A1 SERIAL NUMBER 326W000003625 & 326W000003623.
STATIC CONDENSATION BULB P/N S-1258-1 FOUND SEPARATED FROM AN 1/8 PIPE BY PIPE 90 DEGREE FITTING. THESE CONDENSATION BULBS ARE OF VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND ARE FAMOUS FOR LEAKING RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO OTHER PART OF BETTER QUALITY. I...
THE BATTERY BOX FOR THE LEAD ACID BATTERY INTERFERES WITH THE LEFT MAGNETO HARNESS AND CHAFES THE HARNESS LEADS OVER TIME. THE INBOARD , FORWARD CORNER IS THE POINT OF CONTACT. I HAVE SEEN THIS SITUATION IN MANY 172S. ELECTRONIC MAGNETOS LIKE THE SUR...
ON APPROACH CARBURETOR HEAT WAS APPLIED AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER BUT DID NOT STOP RUNNING. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO DE-SELECT THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LOSS OF POWER PERSISTED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT 2300 FEET MSL AND 2 NM FROM THE RUNWA...
ACFT RETURNED TO BASE DUE TO VIBRATION AT 300FT ON 2/8/25. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE STARTED SHAKING SIGNIFICANTLY. HE PULLED CARB HEAT HOT SAW NO CHANGE. TOLD TOWER HE WAS LANDING. CARB HEAT SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. CARB WAS REPLA...
REMOVED AND REPLACED RH MAGNETO DUE TO 500 HOUR OVERHAUL LIMIT. NEW MAGNETO INSTALLED FOR 78.2 HOURS BEFORE A FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND HIGH MAG DROP ON RH SIDE AT PRE-RUN. ATTEMPTED TO TIME RH MAGNETO TO ENGINE. POINTS APPE...
TOTAL INTERNAL CRANKSHAFT FAILURE AT CHEEK BETWEEN #3 AND #4 CONNECTING ROD JOURNALS CAUSING CRANKCASE TO COMPLETELY SEPARATE IN THE CENTER. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED IN THE REAR THRUST RADIUS OF #3 CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL. PILOT HAD REPORTED ...
DURING INSPECTION FOR ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, PERFORMED SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) & FOUND 3EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357 & 3EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F19957-10 WITH MECHANICAL DAMAGE (HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING). ROCKER ARMS & PUSH RODS TSN: 147.9. PRE...
LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED O-320-D2J, S/N L-17060-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX, SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSP.) FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10, 2EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-09, 6EA ROCKER ARMS P/N17F19357, 6EA SOCKETS P/N 15B21319 & 6EA LIFTERS P/N ...
LYCOMING FACTORY REBUILT - O-320-D2J, S/N RL-20892-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX. SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) FOUND 3EA HYDRUALIC TAPPETS P/N 15B21319, 3EA HYDRAULIC LIFTERS P/N 15B26066, 3EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357, 2EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
