1976 Cessna 172M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
AVIONICS KMA 24 TSO Audio Panel Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm #1 Garmin Flight Stream 210 Wireless Gateway Garmin GI-106A ILS/VOR/LOC #1 King KX 155 Nav/Comm #2 King 209 ILS/VOR/LOC #2 King KT 76A Transponder Garmin GDL 88 ADS-B In/Out FEATURES Low
low Total Time Only 375 SMOH Garmin GNS 530W (Mint condition) Garmin Flight Stream 210 Wireless Gateway Like New Genuine Leather Seats Like New Plastics
Side PanelsHeadliner Clear Windows Rosen Sun Visors Avionics Master Switch Dual PTT 4 Place Intercom GDL88 ADS-B In Out OAT Gauge Chronometer Digital Carburetor/Outside Temp Gauge Fuel Flow Transducer
Description
LOW TT, LOW time engine, Garmin Equipped 1976 Cessna 172M Skyhawk. Engine only 375 SMOH by Ly-Con Rebuilding ! Several Garmin Upgrades to Include 530W GPS, Flight Stream 210, GDL 88 ADS-B In AND Out. Genuine Chestnut Leather Seats, Plastics, Side Panels, Headliner All in Pristine Condition. Avionics Master Switch, Dual PTT, 4 Place Intercom, simply too many options to list. Only 2394 TT. Priced to Sell $154,900. Call Paul Joseph
Engine
ENGINE 375 SMOH by LY-CON REBUILDING Co. in 2005 Lycoming 0-320-E2D
Propeller
AIRFRAME 2394 TTAF
Interior
INTERIOR Chestnut Leather Seats in Pristine Condition. Like New Plastics Interiors. PS Engineering PM3000 4 Place Intercom. JPI EDM 800 Engine Monitoring System. Avionics Master Switch. Dual PTT. Pilot Co-Pilot Air Vents. Rosen Sun Visors. Co-Pilot Hinged Window. E.I. Digital Carburetor/Outside Temp Gauge. Fuel Flow Transducer. Davtron OAT Gauge Chronometer. Vertical Card Compass. Shoulder Harnesses. Ground Service Plug. Fire Extinguisher. Map Light. EXTERIOR Ivory Base With Wine Arctic Blue Metallic Accents. Re-Painted in 2013. Good condition. Clear Windows in Great Condition. Ground Service Plug. Heated Pitot. Courtesy Lights. LED Landing / Nav Lights. Wing Strobes. Wheel Pants. Step N Chek Fuel Stool. Tow Bar.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Lowcountry Flight, LLC - Paul Joseph
trade-a-plane.com
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$154,900
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Charleston, South Carolina | Aug 04, 2026 | 9 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172M
This 1976 Cessna 172M (N1252U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,394 hours on the airframe. There are currently 62 172M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,900 to $275,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $154,900.
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 2,394 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 N1252U.
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
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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.
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