1977 Cessna 172N for sale

1977 Cessna 172N

Single Engine Piston

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Total Time 7,770 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N733FT
Engine LYCOMING O-320-H2AD/D2J
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Dual Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator and HSI Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTN 375 GPS/XPDR Garmin GA 35 WAAS Antenna Garmin GSB 15 USB Charger (Dual Port) Garmin GTR225 COMM (x2) Garmin GAE 12 Altitude Encoder Garmin GMU 11 Magnetometer Garmin Aera 600 GPS Panel Docked Analog Backups

Description

We are pleased to present this privately owned 172N with an upgraded panel and refreshed interior. An April 2026 annual signed off at a reputable service center in Sarasota, FL provides for worry-free flying to come. Low time engine, recently overhauled prop, and a reliable O-320 out front. A fully IFR certified and capable 172 makes this a great option ready for its next mission. Please visit for more information.

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

Interior

# of Seats: 4 Tan Leather Interior with Blue Accents, Blue Carpet, and Tan Doors

Exterior

Overall White with Royal Blue, Grey, and Red Striping

Inspection

Annual Inspection Due: April 2027 91.411/91.413 Due: September 2027 Useful Load: 905 Pounds

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172N

This 1977 Cessna 172N (N733FT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,770 hours on the airframe. There are currently 64 172N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,000 to $259,000.

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 7,770 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: 7,770 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
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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 registration data pending for N733FT.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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.

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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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