1980 Cessna 172RG
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
IQ Worldwide Solutions is proud to present this hangared aircraft, equipped with ADS-B In/Out, autopilot, and practical upgrades that enhance its light IFR capability. This is a solid, well-positioned platform for advanced training, time-building, or personal ownership, offering a practical blend of capability, reliability, and value. Airframe: Total Time: 10,204.7 Engines: LYCOMING Time: 2018 TBO: 2000 Props: McCauley Time: 559
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AirplaneIQ
aircraftdealer.com
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$89,995
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Greenville, SC | May 15, 2026 | 63 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$89,995
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FL | May 15, 2026 | 63 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172RG
This 1980 Cessna 172RG (N5255U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,205 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 below the market average at $89,995.
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 10,205 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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
FAA registration data pending for N5255U.
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
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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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $101,213–$177,203.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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