1973 Cessna 172M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Avionics: Standard 6 Pack Uavionix Tailbeacon ADS-B Bendix KX 155 Nav/Com Radio Bendix KN 64 DME Narco 120 Com Narco AT 150 Transponder 330 ADF Omni 2-Axis Autopilot Audio Panel Additional Features: Wheel Fairings (not installed) Dual Yokes Sun Shades
Description
AUCTION - Introducing this 1973 Cessna 172M! The airplane is currently undergoing a fresh annual inspection, offering peace of mind to its next owner, and is equipped with ADS-B out for full compliance with modern airspace requirements. Known for its dependable performance and versatility, this 172M is an excellent platform for training, time building, or personal travel. The owner is upgrading to a Cirrus and looking to send this Cessna off to its next happy home, creating a great opportunity to own a classic and proven aircraft. Please visit for more information.
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D Engine 118 SMOH Overhauled June 2007 by Superior Aircraft at 6432 Total Time Compressions as of May 2025: 72, 74, 72, 68 Prop: McCauley 2-Blade Propeller 2071 SPOH Overhauled April 1996 at 4479 Total Time
Propeller
Airframe: 6550 Total Time Annual Currently Being Performed AD Logs Starting August 2022 Firewall Replaced along with New Engine and Shock Mounts April 1995 Airplane Sat From June 2007 to August 2022 Autogas STC
Interior
Artex Interior Installed August 2022. Two Tone Brown and Tan Leather Seats with Tan Leather Side Paneling
Exterior
White with Blue and Silver Accent Striping
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172M
This 1973 Cessna 172M (N13236) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,550 hours on the airframe. There are currently 51 172M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,819 to $299,000.
The 172M cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 580 nm (1,074 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone.
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
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N13236.
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 N13236 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.
