1980 Cessna 172P
Single Engine Piston
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Maintenance Condition: Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Flight Rules: VFR Annual Inspection: Currently Undergoing Inspection Transponder Pitot Static Inspection 91.411 91.413 Completed: Aug 2023 Damage History: No known Damage History. Researched on AviationDB for Aircraft Logs Additional Equipment: 3M WX8 StormScope UAvonics Tail Beacon Assembly ADSB-out Precise Flight Standby Vac STC SA2162NM Auto Fuel STC SA2587CE Soros Fresh Ventube STC SA8150SW Skybolt Cowling Kit SK244C172P Telex Procom 4 Intercom with Mike and Phone Jacks Interior: Number of Seats: 4. Rated 7.0/10 - Pilot, Co-pilot and rear seats are in good condition. The seats are Light-colored two-tone fabric and Vinyl. The carpet on the floor is a Brown tweed and is in good shape. The sidewalls are two-tone Brown and Off White and are in good shape. Exterior: Rated 9.5/10 - White base color paint with Gray and Blue accents running down the length of the fuselage. The paint overall is in great condition. New paint in Aug 2024. Weight and Balance: Max Gross: 2400 Aircraft Empty Weight:1561 The Useful Load: 839
Engine
Lycoming, Model O-320-D2J Serial Number L-10838-39A Power: 160 Horsepower Engine hours: 540 hours Since overhaul
Interior
Exterior 9.5/10 - White base color paint with gray and blue accents running down the length of the fuselage. The paint overall is in great condition. New paint in Aug 2024. Interior 7.0/10 - Pilot, Co-pilot and rear seats are in good condition. The seats are light-colored two-tone fabric and vinyl. The carpet on the floor is a brown tweed and is in good shape. The sidewalls are two-tone brown and off white and are in good shape. Number of seats: 4
Exterior
Rated 9.5/10 - White base color paint with Gray and Blue accents running down the length of the fuselage. The paint overall is in great condition. New paint in Aug 2024.
Inspection
Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Flight Rules: VFR Annual Inspection: Currently Undergoing Inspection Transponder & Pitot Static Inspection 91.411 & 91.413 Completed: Aug 2023 Damage History: No known Damage History. Researched on AviationDB for Aircraft Logs
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$185,000
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VA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172P
This 1980 Cessna 172P (N51871) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,655 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 172P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $102,900 to $324,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $185,000.
The 172P 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 6,655 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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 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 172P — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 172 O-320 160hp
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
REISINGER WILLIAM T
Registration Address
RICHMOND, VA
Certificate Issued
2023-08-10
Airworthiness
1980-11-10
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 N51871.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172P
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 172P
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED ACROSS COOLING FINS IN FLIGHT. CREW NOTICED LOSS OF POWER/SHUDDER.
CAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING INITIAL MANUFACTURING WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST 500HR INSPECTION SINCE MANUFACTURE.
AMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE, NO VOLTAGE TO FIELD.
ELT FOUND INOPERATIVE DURING INSPECTION.
FLAPS FAILURE ON FINAL. LOOKED TO THE FLAPS AND SAW RIGHT FLAP FULL DOWN WITH LEFT FLAP FULL UP. RAISED THE FLAP LEVER TO 0 AND RIGHT FLAP WENT FULL UP. LANDED WITH NO FLAPS.
DISPLAY LIGHTS UNREADABLE.
UNKNOWN, TIRE LOST AIR FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
RIGHT FUEL TANK, 5" CRACK ALONG THE REAR OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT WELD
RIGHT FUEL TANK, 6" CRACK ALONG REAR OF FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT WELD
ON AUGUST 23, 2022 AN ENGINE EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED AT AIR SALVAGE OF DALLAS UNDER FAA OVERSIGHT. A GVI ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER FOUND 4 SMALLER DIAMETER STUDS AND 1 LARGER DIAMETER STUD FRACTURED. THESE DECK STUD BOLTS EXHIBITED FATIGUE FAILURE/I...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $110,919–$159,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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