1985 Cessna 172P Skyhawk
Single Engine Piston
Equipment & Features
- Seats
- 4
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRCessna (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 OperatedDescription
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.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Michael Hill
trade-a-plane.com
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$149,950
|
Auburn (Near Seattle), WA | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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.
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Cessna 172P Skyhawk — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N98186.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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