1978 Cessna 172 Conquest I
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
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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New Garmin
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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Rome, Italy | May 01, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aeroclub di Roma
planecheck.com
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$140,856 *
€ 120,000
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Italy | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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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.
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Cessna 172 Conquest I — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (I-EDUS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Rome, Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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