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1985 Cessna 172P

1985 Cessna 172P

Single Engine Piston

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Location KS, Kansas
Total Time 21,466 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,762 hrs
Seats 4
Engine LYCOMING O-320-D2J
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
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Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1985
Make
Cessna
Model
172P
Total Time
21,466 hr
Location
KS, Kansas
Seller
Matt Hutton
Source
avpay.aero
Highlights New Digital Tachometer Garmin 530 with ADSB in (can see traffic map) 2400lbs max gross with 957.1 useful load O-320-D2J equipped with roller tappets Airframe 1985 Cessna 172P Registration Number: N98492 Serial Number: 17276300 Aircraft Total Time: 21,516 Date of Annual: May 29, 2025 Fuel Capacity: 43 gallons Usable 40 gallons Stall Speed: 46 KIAS Useful Load: 957.1 Range: 440 nm Cruise: 120 KIAS Engine Lycoming O-320-D2J Horsepower: 160hp Serial Number: L-9604-39E Total Time: 3762 SMOH Date of Overhaul: April 12, 2019 Location of Overhaul: Lycoming Propeller McCauley 1C160-DTM 7557 Aluminum, Two-blade, Fixed-pitch Serial Number: 732675 Total Time: Unknown Date of Installation: April 12, 2019 Avionics Garmin GNS 530W Garmin GI 106A Garmin GTX 345 Transponder BendixKing KI-209 VOR/LOC Garmin GI-106A VOR/ILS BendixKing KMA 24 BendixKing KX 155A Garmin Aera 500 GPS Cessna ARC R-546E ADF Directional Gyro Turn Coordinator Airspeed Indicator Ammeter Heading Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Clock Datcon Hobbs Electronics International RPM Gauge / Tachometer IFR Capable? Yes IFR Certified? May 21, 2024 Additional Features Incident Date(s): May 7, 2012 aircraft struck power lines minor damage occurred Gaps/missing Logbooks: None Known Known Flaws: Aside from the flaws in the pictures, the co-pilot seat cushion sags. The airframe does have over 21K hours of use. No Known Corrosion Squawks: 530 MSG soft key inoperable, ADF inoperative, OBS 1 inoperative Exterior The aircraft is white with maroon gray accents. It also has Flex Flexair in black on the tail, under wings on doors in vinyl. Interior The interior has brown tan side panels brown vinyl seats. Online auction starts 15th October, 2025. View full logbooks additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/775296) Click here for Specification Sheet

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
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,400 lbs (1,089 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 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

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

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Market price band

Cessna 172P typical: $102,900 – $324,900 median $185,000 across 15 active listings

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About the Cessna 172P

The Cessna 172P is the early-1980s Skyhawk (1977-1985) — a 160-hp Lycoming O-320 with a higher gross weight and 40-gallon fuel option that made it a favorite trainer and club aircraft. Performance mirrors other late 172s (~120-kt cruise, four seats, forgiving handling); its edge over a 172L or 172M is extra useful load and range. A practical, well-supported choice where the decision is condition and total time, not capability.

Produced 1981–1985.

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