1983 Cessna 172P for sale

1983 Cessna 172P

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$195,000
Location Jacksonville, FL
Total Time 9,739 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,755 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17276027
Reg # N86ER
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1983 Cessna 172P (TAA)(Full Glass Panel)(Autopilot) Full Glass Panel (Installed April 2023) -DYNON SKYVIEW HDX PFD and MFD -DYNON SKYVIEW FULL AXIS AUTOPILOT -GTN 750XI -GSB 15 Charging Ports Extended Range Tanks 784.2 Useful Load Plush Leather Inteiror Recent FULL IFR Pitot Static Inspection (Due March 2028) Recent Annual (Due April 1rst 2027) Long History of Oil Anaysis Beuatiful Polished Prop Engine (O-320-D2J) -TSMOH 1,755.1 -TT 9,739.1 -Sep 2012 Engine MOH Long History of 100 Hour Inspections and 50 Hour Oil Changes

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Jono Kloster
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$195,000

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About This Cessna 172P

This 1983 Cessna 172P (N86ER) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 9,739 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 above the market average at $195,000.

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 9,739 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: 9,739 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)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172P

Fuel 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 CESSNA 172P. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N86ER.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Jacksonville, FL

Seller reported 1128 more aircraft in FL →

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 N86ER 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.

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