1976 Cessna 172N for sale

1976 Cessna 172N

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$64,000
Location Johns Island, SC
Total Time 20,349 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,304 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17268303
Reg # N733HH
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

King KMA-20 Audio Panel Garmin GNS-430W GPS/Nav/Com #1 Garmin GI-106A Nav Indicator #1 King KX-155 Nav/Com #2 King KI-208 Nav Indicator #2 Appareo Stratus ESG Transponder with ADSB-Out Garmin GA35 Antenna King KA-92 Antenna

Description

Always Maintained, Regularly Flown, Ready to Go 172N. Garmin 430W with LPV, Stratus ESG with ADSB Out. Fresh Annual Inspection. New Carpet and Side Panels in 2018. All Logbooks Complete. No Damage History. All AD's Complied With. Ready to Fly!

Engine

Engine 1,304 Since Major Overhaul in 2022 Lycoming O320-H2AD 160hp SN: L-1886-76T All Compression's in the 70's Propeller 2-Blade McCauley

Interior

Exterior Matterhorn White with Bright and Dark Red Accents in Average Condition. Glass in Good Condition. 12 Volt Auxiliary Power Port. Fueling Steps. Interior New Airtex Carpet and Side Panels in 2018 - Great Condition. Repaired and Painted all Interior Plastics in 2018. Headliner in Good Condition. Pilot Seat in Serviceable Condition, Copilot Seat in Good Condition, Rear Seats in Great Condition. Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harnesses. Rosen Visors.

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

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$64,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172N

This 1976 Cessna 172N (N733HH) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 20,349 hours on the airframe. There are currently 58 172N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,000 to $259,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $64,000.

The 172N cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

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. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 20,349 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. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 20,349 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172N — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172N

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

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172N. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N733HH.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Johns Island, SC

Seller reported 251 more aircraft in SC →

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 N733HH against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172N

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2001-23-03 2001-12-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172N

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Reciprocating Engine FAILED
2025-10-10

EXHAUST VALVE FAILED DUE TO HEAT STRESS, CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION, LOW ENGINE SPEED AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILE AT CRUISE.

Flight Controls BROKEN
2025-09-02

WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND AT KXBP BASE TO FINAL, THE CFII AND HER STUDENT HEARD A POP IN THE AIRFRAME. THEY NOTICED THE LEFT FLAP WAS "FLAPPING" A LITTLE AND DIDN'T SEEM TO BE SECURED IN THE PROPER CONFIGURATION COMPARED TO THE RH SIDE. THE CFII TO...

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2025-06-18

CASE CRACKED AT TOP BASE OF #2 CYLINDER, LEAKING OIL

Landing Gear DEFLATED
2025-04-15

NEW TUBE HAD A SLOW LEAK WHERE STEM REINFORCEMENT PATCH AND MANUFACTURE SEAM INTERSECTED. NOTE: THIS TUBE WAS BRAND NEW AND WAS NEVER ENTERED INTO SERVICE. THE TUBE WAS ALSO NOT A PART OF ANY PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLY.

Flight Controls DAMAGED
2024-09-12

L/H FLAP BINDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO L/H FLAP & L/H FLAP DRIVE PULLEY. REPLACED DAMAGED PARTS

Flight Controls FRAYED
2024-09-09

FOUND BOTH AILERON CABLES P/N MC0510105-324 FRAYED AT OUTBOARD PULLEY. AILERON CABLES TSN: 2973.9

Navigation INOPERATIVE
2024-03-21

OFF FLAG INOPERATIVE, FLAG DOES NOT PULL.

Reciprocating Engine DAMAGED
2023-12-16

DURING SB388C, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10 & 4EA ROCKERS P/N 17F19357 TO HAVE HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING. ENGINE TT: 2741.1 SINCE FACTORY REBUILT.

Electrical Power FAILED
2023-12-14

VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAIL AFTER 66.2 HOURS OF OPERATION. AFTER REMOVAL FROM AIRCRAFT NOTICED TWO PART NUMBER STICKERS OVERLAPPING EACH OTHER. EACH STICKER HAD DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBERS TOP S/N 80Y66728 BOTTOM 80X66735

Ignition FAILED
2023-09-30

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ACFT EXPERIENCED AND ENGINE STOPPAGE IN FLIGHT. ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH BRIEFLY FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE STOPPAGE. UPON VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NEITHER SET OF POINTS WERE BEING OPENED BY...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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