1982 Cessna 172P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GPS 400 WAAS with IFR Nav/ Terrain / Approach plates (subscription required)
Garmin GA35 GPS Antenna Garmin GDL-92 ADSB – In w/XM Radio and Weather (subscription required) S-TEC 40 Autopilot Single AxisuAvionix TailbeaconX ADS-B Out with antenna diversity (use anywhere in the world)
uAvionix AV-30C certified EFIS with Mode-S transponder and other features e.g. HI
AoA Indicator and T&B coordinator etc coupled with TailbeaconX Bendix King KI206 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) coupled with Autopilot Dual Nav/Coms TKM MX 385s Dual VORs (Nav 1 coupled with Autopilot) Bendix King KF 227 ADF Indicator Bendix King KA 44B ADF Antenna Bendix King DME SAE 5-35 Blind Encoder Aerospace Logix CO 200 Digital Watch Aerospace Logix Digital Fuel Gauge (TSO’d with +/- 1 Gallon accuracy) ACK E04 406 ELT Fixed ACK ELT Remote Control ACK ELT Audio Alerter ACK E04 40L ELT AntennaDescription
A well-equipped and cared for IFR certified aircraft fit for training and cross-country missions with friends & family. These aircraft are tariff free.
Engine
Engine 1 Make/Model LYCOMING O-320-D2J Engine Horsepower 160 HP Engine 1 Time 844 SMOH Engine TBO 2,000 Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New 2007
Propeller
Prop Manufacturer MCCAULEY Number of Blades 2
Interior
Number of Seats 4
Modifications / STCs
• Rudder Trim
• Pitot System – Heated
• Tanis Engine Pre-Heat
• Hand Held Microphone
• Auxiliary Stereo Input Jack and Music for PAX
• Fire Extinguisher.
• Cowl Plugs
• Towbar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Madison Furgala
controller.com
|
$139,000
|
Oshawa, ON, Canada | Mar 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Apex Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$143,325
|
Oshawa, ON, Australia | Apr 04, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Apex Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$141,580 *
GBP £105,088
|
Oshawa, ON, Canada | Apr 04, 2026 | — | 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 172P
This 1982 Cessna 172P (C-FMCW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 9,950 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 172P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $85,500 to $324,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,000.
The 172P cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 9,950 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. There are 1 airworthiness directive 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 172P — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-FMCW) 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
The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172P
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD 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 172P
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED ACROSS COOLING FINS IN FLIGHT. CREW NOTICED LOSS OF POWER/SHUDDER.
CAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING INITIAL MANUFACTURING WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST 500HR INSPECTION SINCE MANUFACTURE.
AMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE, NO VOLTAGE TO FIELD.
ELT FOUND INOPERATIVE DURING INSPECTION.
FLAPS FAILURE ON FINAL. LOOKED TO THE FLAPS AND SAW RIGHT FLAP FULL DOWN WITH LEFT FLAP FULL UP. RAISED THE FLAP LEVER TO 0 AND RIGHT FLAP WENT FULL UP. LANDED WITH NO FLAPS.
DISPLAY LIGHTS UNREADABLE.
UNKNOWN, TIRE LOST AIR FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.
RIGHT FUEL TANK, 5" CRACK ALONG THE REAR OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT WELD
RIGHT FUEL TANK, 6" CRACK ALONG REAR OF FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT WELD
ON AUGUST 23, 2022 AN ENGINE EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED AT AIR SALVAGE OF DALLAS UNDER FAA OVERSIGHT. A GVI ON THE NUMBER 1 CYLINDER FOUND 4 SMALLER DIAMETER STUDS AND 1 LARGER DIAMETER STUD FRACTURED. THESE DECK STUD BOLTS EXHIBITED FATIGUE FAILURE/I...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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