1982 Cessna 172P for sale

1982 Cessna 172P

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$125,000below typical asking range lowest of 2 offers
Location Plymouth, MA
Total Time 5,862 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,100 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17275632
Reg # N64834
Engine LYCOMING O-320-H2AD/D2J
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD Multiple sources

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
GMA340 Audio Panel W/ Music Input Dual SL30

Digital Nav/Comm King KN64 DME ADF Garmin GTX327 W/ GDL82 ADSB Out ADSB Fail Annunciator Light Dual ILS Indicator Avionics Master Switch 4 Place Intercom Garmin 496 Yoke Mount GPS Hobbs Meter Single Cylinder EGT Gauge

Description

Great candidate for a flight school, time building or to go get that $100 hamburger! Fresh annual, fresh aircraft battery, great clean interior, IFR capable, mid-time engine.

Engine

Lycoming O-320-D2J - S/N: L-11231-39A 1101.2 SMOH - Field Overhaul Done 06/2002 New muffler installed 04/2023 Cylinder #3 replaced 03/2022 All engine flexible fluid hoses replaced 02/2020 Engine Oil Sump Heater

Propeller

5862 Total Time New RG24-11M Battery 91.413 Due 04/2027 Has Damage History

Interior

Interior - 8/10 Blue seat covers with dark blue rugs, very little signs of wear. Exterior - 6/10 White and blue, paint faded and chipping in some spots

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Yankee Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
$125,000
Fresh Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$149,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172P

This 1982 Cessna 172P (N64834) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,862 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 172P aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $102,900 to $324,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $125,000.

The 172P cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 585 nm (1,083 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. With 5,862 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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,862 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172P — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
125 kts (232 km/h)
Range
585 nm (1,083 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
880 lbs (399 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 estimate

CESSNA 172 O-320 160hp

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 O-320 160hp. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N64834.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Plymouth, MA

Seller reported 56 more aircraft in Massachusetts →

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check N64834 against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172P

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2001-23-03 2001-12-27

Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes

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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.

Reciprocating Engine CRACKED
2025-09-09

NR 4 CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED ACROSS COOLING FINS IN FLIGHT. CREW NOTICED LOSS OF POWER/SHUDDER.

Ignition DAMAGED
2024-08-07

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.

Electrical Power INOPERATIVE
2024-03-21

AMMETER SHOWING DISCHARGE, NO VOLTAGE TO FIELD.

Equipment/Furnishings INOPERATIVE
2024-03-21

ELT FOUND INOPERATIVE DURING INSPECTION.

Flight Controls BROKEN
2024-03-21

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.

Communications ABNORMAL
2024-03-21

DISPLAY LIGHTS UNREADABLE.

Landing Gear LEAKING
2024-03-13

UNKNOWN, TIRE LOST AIR FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.

Fuel CRACKED
2024-01-26

RIGHT FUEL TANK, 5" CRACK ALONG THE REAR OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT WELD

Fuel CRACKED
2024-01-18

RIGHT FUEL TANK, 6" CRACK ALONG REAR OF FILLER NECK ATTACHMENT WELD

Reciprocating Engine UNKNOWN
2023-05-03

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.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $138,613–$169,925.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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