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1973 Cessna 172M

Single Engine Piston

$165,000

Location Hemet, CA

Total Time 7,800 hrs

Seats 4

Engine LYCOMING O-320-E2D

Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)

✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Listing Details

Seller reported

Year: 1973
Make: Cessna
Model: 172M
Total Time: 7,800 hr
Location: Hemet, CA
Seller: Dj Styles
Source: barnstormers.com

IFR • Dual G5 • GTN 650 • ADS-B In/Out • Updated Paint Interior. Turn-key and IFR-ready. Garmin panel, and recent cosmetic upgrades. Ideal for cross-country flying, training, or time-building.Total Time: 7,800 hrs.Engine: Lycoming O-320 (160 HP) 1,200 Hours SMOH Compressions #1: 73/80 #2: 75/80 #3: 71/80 #4: 74/80 Dual Garmin G5 Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM,Garmin Flight Stream 510,Garmin GTX 345,ADS-B In/Out,Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel / Intercom,Garmin GNC 215,New Paint – 2022,New Carpet – 2022,New Windshield – 2022,New Seats (SAS) – 2025 Annual Inspection valid through September 2026

Cessna 172M — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats

Cruise Speed

122 kts (226 km/h)

Max Speed

127 kts (235 km/h)

Range

580 nm (1,074 km)

Ceiling

13,000 ft (3,962 m)

Max Weight

2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)

Useful Load

900 lbs (408 kg)

Horsepower

150 HP

Fuel Capacity

43 gal (163 L)

Fuel Burn

8.5 GPH (32 L/h)

TBO

2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

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Fuel Burn

8.5 GPH

~$55/hr

Variable Cost

$130/hr

fuel + mx + reserves

Annual Fixed

$18,000/yr

hangar + insurance + annual

Engine Overhaul

$30,000

every 2,000 hrs

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