1977 Cessna 172N
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDual Garmin GI 275 flight instruments with backup batteries providing primary attitude and HSI functionality. Integrated Garmin GI 275 EIS engine monitoring including CHT
EGT fuel flow carburetor temperatureand RPM via Garmin GEA 24. Equipped with Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM navigator
Garmin GNC 255 NAV/COM radioand PS Engineering PMA8000G audio panel with Bluetooth capability. Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder with traffic and weather capability.
Description
1977 Cessna 172N in good overall condition with a clean, well-maintained airframe and recent annual completed last month. Equipped with an EarthX ETX lithium battery upgrade for improved starting performance and weight savings. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine overhauled in 2017 with approximately 1,582 SMOH. Engine has been upgraded with the T-mod conversion and crankshaft PID completed, eliminating the recurring crankshaft AD requirements. Magnetos were overhauled approximately 300 hours ago. Propeller time is the same as the engine. Compression at the last annual was 75/72/76/76. Aircraft is also equipped with a Power Flow exhaust, and a top-end overhaul was completed roughly 50 hours ago. Avionics have been professionally upgraded with a modern Garmin panel. Equipment includes dual Garmin GI 275 flight instruments with backup batteries providing primary attitude and HSI functionality, Garmin GI 275 EIS engine monitoring including CHT, EGT, fuel flow, carburetor temperature, and RPM through a Garmin GEA 24, Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GNC 255 NAV/COM, PS Engineering PMA8000G audio panel with Bluetooth, and Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder with traffic and weather capability. Instrument panel has been professionally updated with a custom laser-cut and engraved panel for a clean, modern cockpit appearance. Interior features dark gray cloth seats with blue accents. Seats are in good condition with no tears and remain fully functional. Exterior is white with light blue and dark blue accents. Overall paint condition is approximately 8/10 with good shine and appearance. Cowling has some minor cracks present. Overall, this is a well-equipped and upgraded 1977 172N with a strong maintenance history, modern Garmin avionics, upgraded engine monitoring, recent annual, Power Flow exhaust, lithium battery upgrade, and a clean interior/exterior presentation.
Engine
Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine overhauled in 2017, approximately 1,582 SMOH. Engine upgraded with T-mod conversion and crankshaft PID completed, eliminating the recurring crankshaft AD requirements. Magnetos overhauled approximately 300 hours ago. Prop is the same time as the engine. 75 / 72 / 76 / 76 at last annual. Also equipped with a power flow exhaust. And a top end overhaul was performed roughly 500hrs ago.
Propeller
Overall airframe is in good condition and well maintained. Equipped with an EarthX ETX Lithium Battery 24-volt lithium battery upgrade for improved starting performance and weight savings. Fresh annual as of last month.
Interior
Interior features dark gray cloth seats with blue accents. Seats are in good condition with no tears and remain fully functional. Instrument panel has been professionally updated with a custom laser-cut and engraved panel for the avionics installation, giving the cockpit a clean modern appearance. Exterior is finished in white with light blue and dark blue accents. Overall paint condition is approximately 8/10 with good overall appearance and shine. Cowling has some minor cracks present.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$155,000
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Greenville, SC | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 172N
This 1977 Cessna 172N (N738DF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,641 hours on the airframe. There are currently 61 172N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,000 to $259,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $155,000.
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 8,641 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.
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Cessna 172N — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N738DF.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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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.
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.
EXHAUST VALVE FAILED DUE TO HEAT STRESS, CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION, LOW ENGINE SPEED AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILE AT CRUISE.
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...
CASE CRACKED AT TOP BASE OF #2 CYLINDER, LEAKING OIL
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.
L/H FLAP BINDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO L/H FLAP & L/H FLAP DRIVE PULLEY. REPLACED DAMAGED PARTS
FOUND BOTH AILERON CABLES P/N MC0510105-324 FRAYED AT OUTBOARD PULLEY. AILERON CABLES TSN: 2973.9
OFF FLAG INOPERATIVE, FLAG DOES NOT PULL.
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.
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
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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