1977 Cessna 172N for sale

1977 Cessna 172N

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$184,995above typical asking range
Location United Kingdom
Total Time 2,550 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # D-EOJA Germany
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine LYCOMING O-320-H2AD/D2J
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin Dual GI 275 ADAHRS with GMU11 Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GTX 330ES Transponder Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel Garmin GI 260 Angle Of Attack Indicator System Garmin Flightstream 210 Air Avionics AT1 Traffic Unit Garmin USB Ports Bendix/King KY196B COM (2) Bendix/King KR87 ADF Bendix/King KN62A DME King AK451 ELT Bose LEMO Sockets Go-Around Button External Power Socket

Description

Flightline Aviation are pleased to present this well presented Cessna F172N. This 172 is probably one of the best condition, original, Reims 172 available. It has fantastic provenance and has been meticulously cared for over the years, which is displayed with the original paint and interior, complemented by extensive Garmin upgrades. D-EOJA is being sold with an engine recently overhauled by Loma Air Support, and will be ready to go straight into training flights for many years! Features: Original condition Zero-timed engine installed in 2024 Very Low Total-Time CAMO Controlled For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact us. *All information given is for guidance only and is to be verified by the purchaser - aircraft is in constant use therefore hours may increase over time. Airplane time state: Total Time Airframe: 2550 hrs* Lycoming O-320-H2AD 160hp Total Time Engine: 100 hrs* Date Of Last Overhaul: October 2024 McCauley 2-Blade Propeller Total Time Propeller: 2500 hrs* Date Of Last Overhaul: TBC Date Of Last Annual Inspection: September 2025 ARC October 2025

Engine

Lycoming O-320-H2AD, O-320-H2AD

Interior

Orange Seats, Brown Carpets - 6/10

Exterior

White with Blue Stripes: 8/10

Inspection

Damage History: No Date of Last Annual Inspection: September 2025 & ARC October 2025

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aso.com
$184,995
Flightline Aviation
planecheck.com
$212,138 *
€ 185,000
Garmin Dual
globalplanesearch.com
Call for Price
Flightline Aviation Limted
aviationtrader.com.au
$216,496 *
AUD $308,919

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172N

This 1977 Cessna 172N (D-EOJA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,550 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 172N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,000 to $259,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $184,995.

The 172N cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 585 nm (1,083 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. With 2,550 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: 2,550 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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)
Max Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Range
585 nm (1,083 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
880 lbs (399 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Capacity
43 gal (163 L)
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172 O-320 160hp

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 O-320 160hp. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-EOJA) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

United Kingdom

GB

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-EOJA.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-EOJA). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our 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

View full AD →

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.

Price History

6 price events · sources: aso.com, controller.com, aviationtrader.com.au, planecheck.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $119,900–$159,427.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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