1985 Cessna 172P Skyhawk
FOR SALE

1985 Cessna 172P Skyhawk

Single Engine Piston

$149,950
Location Auburn (Near Seattle), WA
Total Time 6,493 hrs
Engine SMOH 655 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17276265
Reg # N98186
ICAO Type C172

Equipment & Features

Seats
4
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR

Cessna (2) RT-385A Nav-Com Radios King KN 64 DME Stratus ADSB Transponder (New 2022) ISOCOM Intercom Cessna 300 ADF Audio Panel IFR Capable just needs IFR Avionic 24 month Certification Astrotech LC-2 Clock 2-1/4 Panel Mount

Battery Operated

Description

Avionics / Equipment Cessna (2) RT-385A Nav-Com Radios King KN 64 DME Stratus ADSB Transponder (New 2022) ISOCOM Intercom Cessna 300 ADF Audio Panel IFR Capable just needs IFR Avionic 24 month Certification Astrotech LC-2 Clock 2-1/4 Panel Mount - Battery Operated

Engine

Lycoming O-320 Model D2J Overhauled 02/14/2011 Aircraft use to be a Part 135 aircraft so all the components of the engine should be the same time as engine time.

Propeller

Annual completed June 2025. All AD's complied with at the annual. New ELT Battery installed 09/2025. New Exhaust Muffler and #3 riser 2024. New Left Right brake discs installed 2024.

Interior

New Maroon Leather Interior seats, Red Side Panels. Perfect 10/10 Condition on seats. New black carpet 2022. Rosen Sunvisors

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

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Michael Hill
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$149,950

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172P Skyhawk

This 1985 Cessna 172P Skyhawk (N98186) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,493 hours on the airframe. There are currently 6 172P Skyhawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $102,900 to $324,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $149,950.

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 6,493 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,493 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172P Skyhawk — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
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 N98186.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Auburn (Near Seattle), WA

Seller reported 93 more aircraft in WA →

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 N98186 against the NTSB accident database.

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