1982 Cessna 172P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDigital 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 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yankee Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$125,000
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Plymouth, MA | May 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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 $85,500 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 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 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.
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Cessna 172P — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N64834.
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 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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