1978 Cessna 172 Conquest I

1978 Cessna 172 Conquest I

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
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Location Rome, Italy
Seats 4
Reg # I-EDUS Italy
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Aeroclub di Roma is pleased to present this gorgeous Cessna C172N. The aircraft has been managed by a CAO, with all the maintenance carried out by approved maintenance organizations, ensuring a high standard of care. It is offered for sale due to the club pursuing other projects. This aircraft is also certified for VFR/N operations. ARC: Current and valid until 2027 Airplane time state: Aircraft TT: 12.065 h Engine Lycoming O-320-H2AD Engine TSN: 2730 h Engine TSO: 750 h, 14/06/2019 Propeller McCauley 1C160DTM7557M1 Propeller TSN: 1270 h Propeller TSO: 10 h, 31/05/2024

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

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$140,856 *
€ 120,000

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About This Cessna 172 Conquest I

This 1978 Cessna 172 Conquest I (I-EDUS) is a 4-seat single engine piston .

The 172 Conquest I cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172 Conquest I — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Capacity
56 gal (212 L)
Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH (33 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172

Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH
~$56/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 172. 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 (I-EDUS) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Rome, Italy

IT

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

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