1978 Cessna 152
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Maintenance Condition: Useful Load: 484.05 Lbs. IFR Cert.: 04-30-2024 Annual Inspection: 03-09-2025 Flight Rules: IFR
Exterior: All Over White with Yellow Painted 2010
Interior: Blue Vinyl Seats. Pilot Seat Vertical Adjustable
Including: SOROS Airvent Tubes Plane Plastics Sun Visors Lord Shimmy Damper LED Landing and Taxi Lights Pilot Seat Vertical Adjustable
Interior
Blue Vinyl Seats. Pilot Seat Vertical Adjustable
Exterior
All Over White with Yellow Painted 2010
Inspection
Useful Load: 484.05 Lbs. IFR Cert.: 04-30-2024 Annual Inspection: 03-09-2025 Flight Rules: IFR
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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American Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$44,959
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Livermore, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$49,950
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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American Aircraft Sales
globalplanesearch.com
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$49,950
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CA | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 152
This 1978 Cessna 152 (N714VH) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 17,433 hours on the airframe. There are currently 55 152 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $38,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $49,950.
The 152 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 415 nm (769 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,700 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6.1 GPH (23 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $34/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 17,433 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives 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 152 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
HORIZON FLIGHTS CORP
Registration Address
HENDERSON, NV
Certificate Issued
2026-02-15
Airworthiness
1977-05-06
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N714VH.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 152
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 152
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
A BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED DURING THE GROUND RUN OF THE AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS LOWER #3 LEAD WAS DEAD.
DURING A GROUND RUN A BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED ON THE RH MAGNETO. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS #3 LOWER LEAD WAS DEAD.
PILOT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH MAGNETO WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR BRUSH TO ARC TO THE COIL TAB, RESULTING IN A FAILED MAGNETO.
AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING IN AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. AFTER THE RH MAGNETO WAS CHANGED IN THE FIELD THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HOME BASE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE LH MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND...
CAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING MANUFACTURE, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST 500HR INSPECTION SINCE THE MAGNETO WAS MANUFACTURED.
DURING 500HR INTERNAL INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, COIL TAB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NOT SYMETRICAL. IT APPEARS THE COIL TAB WAS MACHINE PUNCHED DURING MANUFACTURING AND THE METAL WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED IN THE PUNCH PRESS CAUSING T...
PILOT IN FLIGHT NOTICED ENGINE RPM TO DROP SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF ENGINE AND NOTED CYLINDER VALVES NOT ACTUATING. REMOVED ENGINE SUMP AND FOUND PORTION OF CAMSHAFT IDLER GEAR IN SUMP. REMOVED ACCESSORY ...
ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.
ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.
ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
