1985 Cessna 172P
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Battery OperatedDescription
This aircraft use to be a Part 135 aircraft used for parts running for our Part 135 operation. It has a new leather interior as of 2021.Standard 6 Pack instruments and radios, ALL WORK.
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
| 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
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Auburn (Near Seattle), WA | May 05, 2026 | 73 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172P
This 1985 Cessna 172P (N98186) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,493 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 172P 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.
The 172P cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 585 nm (1,083 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. 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. 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
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateCESSNA 172 O-320 160hp
AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 O-320 160hp. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.
Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N98186.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N98186 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.
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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