1980 Cessna 172RG
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR2027 Avionics: 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 ELT: 121.50 Heated Pitot Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter All-Purpose Control Wheel New (15 hrs) Vacuum Pump Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators Vertical Speed Indicator 2nd Sensitive Altimeter Electric Turn Bank True Airspeed Indicator Black Instrument Panel Heated Stall Warning Post Lights Pilot PTT Switch Outside Air Temp Gauge Digital Clock Approach Plate Holder Alternate Static Source Spare C400 Radio included Equipment: 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 Oil Quick Drain Valve EGT Gauge Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats Rear Seat Vent System Flight Hour Recorder Handheld Fire Extinguisher 62 Gallons Useable Fuel. Useful Load- 980 Lbs.
Description
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 Annual Inspection and IFR Certification. 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. Delivered to your location in the Lower 48 for expenses. Airframe: Total Time: 2,505 One family, NDH ownership history 0 Time Western Skyways overhauled Engine with new Superior cylinders No damage, no corrosion, all logs Very good original paint, interior, glass Hangared since new Annual Due: January, 2027 VFR Txp Chk Due: January, 2027 Engines: 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- available under SERVICE LOGS below. Props: McCauley SPOH: 0 Hours 12/25 0 Hours since NEW Prop Governor
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
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 Oil Quick Drain Valve EGT Gauge Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats Rear Seat Vent System Flight Hour Recorder Handheld Fire Extinguisher 62 Gallons Useable Fuel Useful Load- 980 Lbs.
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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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McCreery Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$195,000
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McAllen, TX | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
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$189,000
$195,000
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Ground Service Plug
globalplanesearch.com
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$189,000
|
Mcallen, TX | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
controller.com
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$195,000
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Mcallen, TX | Mar 25, 2026 | 113 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$194,882
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Mcallen, Texas | Apr 04, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$193,054 *
GBP £142,889
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Mcallen, TX | Apr 04, 2026 | 104 days | Active | |
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McCreery Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
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$189,000
|
Mcallen, TX | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172RG
This 1980 Cessna 172RG (N4953V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,505 hours on the airframe. There are currently 32 172RG aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $222,459. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $195,000.
The 172RG cruises at 140 kts (259 km/h) with a range of 720 nm (1,333 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,800 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $145/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 2,505 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 2 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 172RG — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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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
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 N4953V.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172RG
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs 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 172RG
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF NON-FLYING OUTSIDE STORAGE, WE FOUND BOTH AILERON CONTROL CABLES CORRODED WHERE THEY PASS OVER THE PULLEYS AT THE TOP OF THE CABIN AT THE WING ROOT. REFER TO AILERON CABLE CORROSION INSPECTION. O...
AFTER TAKE OFF, THE LANDING GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE WAS RE-POSITIONED TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY RETRACTED. THE EMERGENCY HAND PUMP WAS USED TO MANUALLY EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. THE PILOT LANDED THE AIR...
MOMENTARILY AFTER LANDING GEAR RETRACTION DURING TRAINING, THE LANDING GEAR MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS FOUND DISENGAGED. ONE CB RESET ATTEMPTED BUT RESULTED IN ANOTHER TRIPPING. CB WAS LEFT DISENGAGED. VERY SLIGHT ODOR WAS NOTICED. MANUAL LANDING EXTE...
NOSE GEAR UP HOSE P/N S2178-4-0105 PULLED OUT OF ITS CRIMPED FERRULE ON LANDING GEAR UP CYCLE DURING FLIGHT. ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID LOST FROM HYDRAULIC POWER PACK. EMERGENCY GEAR DOWN SYSTEM WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO NO HYDRAULIC FLUID.
LOST 50% OF MY ENGINE POWER DURING A CLIMB FROM 9,500 TO 11,000 FT. HAD A SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER LOSS. WAS CONCERNED OF A MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE AND MADE A SAFE EMERGANCY LANDING IN BAKERFIELD, CA. A REPORT IS ON FILE AT THE LO...
PROPELLER GOVERNOR FAILURE/MALFUNCTION. GOVERNOR FLUCTUATED IN FLIGHT.
(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD NO GREEN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT INDICATION. HE COULD SEE THAT THE MAIN GEAR WAS DOWN, AND HE FLEW BY THE TOWER TO GET A VISUAL REPORT FROM THE CONTROLLER. THEY REPORTED THAT THE GEAR APPEARED TO BE DOWN. UPON LAND...
THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, PN 2432000-201, MAIN FRONT SPAR, PN 0532001-98 AND REINFORCEMENT PN 0531037-1 WERE FOUND CRACKED, CRACKS RADIATING OUT FROM THE CENTER LIGHTNING HOLE, RESULTING IN TWO SEPARATE PLACES.
MAGNETO FAILED. DRIVE GEAR SEIZED DUE TO IMPULSE COUPLING GETTING JAMMED ON HOUSING. CAUSED MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR TEETH TO BE STRIPPED OFF BY ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR IN ENGINE. SEVERE ENGINE ROUGHNESS DURING TAKE OFF ROLL RESULTED IN ABORTED TAKE OFF.
BOLTS USED FOR THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD AND END CAP. ONE OF THE BOLTS SHOWED SIGNS OF A 45 DEGREE FRACTURE AND SIGNS OF BEING STRETCHED AND BENDING CAUSING THE BOLT TO BREAK. THE END CAP ALSO SHOWED SIGNS OF BEING DEFORMED FROM ONE OF THE TWO BO...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $101,213–$177,203.
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