1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass for sale

1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$189,000Overpriced
Location Mcallen, TX
Total Time 2,505 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 172RG0423
Reg # N4953V
Engine Reciprocating
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ FAA Valid ✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Nav/Comm #1: TKM MX385 w G/S Nav/Comm #2: Cessna 300 Autopilot: Cessna 300A Audio Panel/Markers: Cessna 300/400 Transponder: Cessna 300 ADF: Cessna 300 ADS-B: uAvionics Nav Light ADSB Out ELT: 121.50 Heated Pitot Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter All-Purpose Control Wheel New Vacuum Pump Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators Vertical Speed Indicator 2nd Sensitive Altimeter Electric Turn & Bank True Airspeed Indicator Alternate Static Source Black Instrument Panel Heated Pitot/Stall Warning Post Lights Pilot PTT Switch Outside Air Temp Gauge Digital Clock Approach Plate Holder Spare C400 Radio included Everything works and works properly!

Description

PRICE DROP! FRESH ANNUAL! FWF Engine/Prop! Like nothing else out there! Delivered with a Fresh Western Skyways Overhauled to New Parts Limits w new Superior Cylinders! Everything Firewall Forward overhauled or new- Prop, Prop Governor, Alternator, Vacuum Pump (new 15 hours ago), Fluid-carrying Hoses, Engine Lord (Vibration) Mounts, Starter, Carb, Plugs, Ignition Harness, Magnetos and Flexible Engine Baffling. Western Skyways engines have a 3 year warranty- far better than Lycoming’s- ask for a copy. Fresh McCreery/Cessna Service Center Annual Inspection, delivered with a new uAvionics ADS-B out installation and IFR (91.411/91.413). One family ownership since new, NDH, always hangared in the same Oregon location. Original paint, interior, glass and radios. No Damage, one family ownership history, complete logs, always hangared, never a trainer. Logbooks are below under "SERVICE LOGS" We deliver to your location in the lower 48 for expenses. See me at Sun N Fun in the Aviat Booth MD-031B (across from the FAA building)- I'll be at the booth Tuesday, April 14-Friday, April 17- let's talk!

Engine

Engine: 0 SMOH FWF- Lycoming O-360F1A6- 180HP. Original engine to this aircraft overhauled to new limits with the Western Skyways 3 year warranty (ask for details). New Superior Millennium cylinders, new (not overhauled) prop governor, 15 hour SNEW vacuum pump, new Champion/Slick mags, new camshaft, new plugs, new ignition harness, new Hartzell starter, new carb, new engine-driven Fuel Pump, new engine Lord (vibration) mounts, overhauled alternator, new alternator belt. See attached Engine Log scans for log entries and 8130's- viewable under SERVICE LOGS below.

Propeller

SPOH: 0 Hours 1/26 0 Hours since NEW Prop Governor

Interior

Original- Tan Reevane Vinyl Sidewalls and Seat Trim with Matching Novada Fabric Seat Inserts, Horizon Carpet. Rated an 8.

Exterior

Exterior Original- Vestal White Base with Hunter Tan Major and Toffee Brown Accent Stripes, very good original glass. Rated an 8.

Inspection

Annual Due: February, 2027 IFR Due: Fresh with Sale

Modifications / STCs

Ground Service Plug

Underwing Courtesy Lights

Landing & Taxi Lights

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Tinted Windows

L & R Hinged Window

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Static Wicks (all new)

Oil Quick Drain Valve

EGT Gauge

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats

Rear Seat Vent System

Flight Hour Recorder

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

62 Gallons Usable Fuel

Useful Load- 980 Lbs.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
McCreery Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
$195,000
McCreery Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
$189,000
$195,000
Ground Service Plug
globalplanesearch.com
$189,000
McCreery Aviation
controller.com
$189,000
$195,000
McCreery Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
$194,882
McCreery Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
$192,396 *
GBP £142,889
McCreery Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
$189,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172RG Cutlass

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass (N4953V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,505 hours on the airframe. There are currently 24 172RG Cutlass aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $225,933. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $189,000.

The 172RG Cutlass cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

FAA registration: Valid (MCCREERY AVIATION CO INC)
Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,505 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172RG Cutlass — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
TBO
2,000 hrs

Ownership & Registration

Registered Owner

MCCREERY AVIATION CO INC

Registration Address

MCALLEN, TX

Airworthiness

1980-04-01

FAA Status

Valid

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mcallen, TX

Seller reported 926 more aircraft in TX →

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N4953V.

Price History

6 price events · sources: controller.com, aircraftdealer.com, globalplanesearch.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$155,000
Range: $99,000 — $195,000
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+22%
Above Market

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