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1981 Cessna 172P
Single Engine Piston
Contact for Price
Location
Signal Hill, CA
Total Time
16,433 hrs
Seats
4
Serial #
17275249
Reg #
N62296
Engine
LYCOMING O-320-D2J
Cruise
122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type
C172
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Listing Details
Seller reported- Year
- 1981
- Make
- Cessna
- Model
- 172P
- Total Time
- 16,433 hr
- Location
- Signal Hill, CA
- Seller
- Cedric Dela Cruz
- Source
- barnstormers.com
PROJECT/ ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT: 1981 Cessna 172P Skyhawk N62296 S/N: 17275249 TT: 16,433 ENGINE: Lycoming MODEL: O-320-D2J S/N: L-12663-39A TT: 18,286 TSMOH: 975 PROPELLER: McCauley MODEL: 1C160-DTM7557M1 S/N: 82339 TT: UNK TSMOH: 2,102 AVIONICS EQUIPMENT 2 - Garmin G5,Airspeed,Altimeter,Garmin GMA 340,Garmin GNS 430W,Garmin GTX 327,Glideslope,GT-50,King KX 155A,Turn Bank Indicator,Vertical Speed 50K
Cessna 172P — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
160 HP
Fuel Capacity
43 gal (163 L)
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateFuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr
Variable Cost
$110/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
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Market price band
Cessna 172P typical:
$102,900 – $324,900
median $185,000
across 15 active listings
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About the Cessna 172P
The Cessna 172P is the early-1980s Skyhawk (1977-1985) — a 160-hp Lycoming O-320 with a higher gross weight and 40-gallon fuel option that made it a favorite trainer and club aircraft. Performance mirrors other late 172s (~120-kt cruise, four seats, forgiving handling); its edge over a 172L or 172M is extra useful load and range. A practical, well-supported choice where the decision is condition and total time, not capability.
Produced 1981–1985.