1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass Registration: C-GLUJ Serial Number: 172RG0856 Based in Trail, BC Canada A clean and well-maintained example of the sought-after Cessna 172RG Cutlass. With its 180 HP Lycoming O-360 engine and retractable gear, this aircraft offers efficient cross-country performance and complex aircraft training capability. Ideal for private owners, flight schools, or time-builders looking for reliability and versatility. Airframe • Total Time Since New: 9,237 Hours • Last Annual Inspection: September 2024 Engine • Lycoming O-360, 180 HP • Time Since Major Overhaul: 1,670 Hours • Overhauled: December 12, 2004 Propeller • New McCauley Propeller Installed: June 2022 Avionics • Trimble TNL2000A GPS • TKM MX385 Nav/Comm • RT 385 Nav/Comm • ARC 300 ADF R-546 Receiver This aircraft is subject to verification of specifications, logbook review, and equipment.
Engine
Lycoming O-360
Propeller
New in June 2022
Exterior
Front End painted in 2022
Inspection
Annual Inspection September 2024
Modifications / STCs
• convex wing mount gear mirror added 2022
• insulated engine cover
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aircraft Canada
controller.com
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$119,000
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Nelson, BC, Canada | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
aviationtrader.com.au
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$122,703
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Nelson, British Columbia, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Aircraft Canada
controlleremea.co.uk
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$121,208 *
GBP £89,967
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Nelson, BC, Canada | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna 172RG Cutlass
This 1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass (C-GLUJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 9,237 hours on the airframe. There are currently 25 172RG Cutlass aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $225,991. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $119,000.
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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna 172RG Cutlass — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GLUJ) is registered outside the US.
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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