1997 Cessna 172R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
Nice skyhawk with 180HP conversion and digital gyros.
Engine
Lycoming factory overhaul installed 11-2020. 180 HP conversion, it is upgraded to an S model. Compressions 78, 79, 78, 79/80 Exhaust valve wobble check .025, .018, .022, .023 performed every 500 hours. Engine is healthy and strong! Not making any metal, oil pressure is good, compressions are good. Recent lower hour fuel servo installed.
Propeller
CiES fuel level sending unit conversion done 2022. Original paint is in excellent condition. Very light hail damage, only really noticeable on the horizontal stabilizer.
Interior
Interior is in decent shape. Rear seat is original, both front seats were replaced with later model leather seats. Brand new door panels on both doors.
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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Stephen Sunkel
trade-a-plane.com
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$175,000
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Colorado Springs, CO | Jun 13, 2026 | 35 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172R
This 1997 Cessna 172R (N9895F) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 12,662 hours on the airframe. There are currently 19 172R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $169,950 to $299,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $175,000.
The 172R cruises at 120 kts (222 km/h) with a range of 520 nm (963 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. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 12,662 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 10 airworthiness directives 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 172R — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N9895F.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172R
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 10 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172R
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, AT FIRST ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION FOUND COIL TAB WORN OUT OF LIMITS BECAUSE THE TAB WAS INCORRECTLY BEND AT FACTORY.
WHILE PERFORMING HARTZELL AVIATION ALERT S.B. NO. 225 IT WAS FOUND ON MAGNETO S/N H-Y103862 HAD A BROKEN IMPULSE CAM ASSEMBLY PIN. MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED 4/14/2025 AND REMOVED FOR INSPECTION ON 4/21/2025. HARTZELL AVIATION HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF NON-FLYING OUTSIDE STORAGE, WE FOUND BOTH AILERON CONTROL CABLES CORRODED WHERE THEY PASS OVER THE PULLEYS AT THE TOP OF THE CABIN AT THE WING ROOT. REFER TO AILERON CABLE CORROSION INSPECTION. O...
RETAINING PINS FROM TRIM ACTUATOR GEAR FELL OUT.
FOUND DEFECT DURING INSPECTION OF FACTORY OVERHAULED MAGNETO. COIL TAB WAS NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE MAGNETO PARTING SURFACE PER SECTION 7.8C OF MANUAL L-1363J. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN PREMATURE EXCESSIVE WEAR OF COIL TAB IF NOT CORREC...
FOUND DEFECT DURING INSPECTION OF FACTORY OVERHAULED MAGNETO. COIL TAB WAS NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE MAGNETO PARTING SURFACE PER SECTION 7.8C OF MANUAL L-1363J. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN PREMATURE EXCESSIVE WEAR OF COIL TAB IF NOT CORREC...
OPENED MAGNETO DUE TO INABILITY TO SET TIMING TO ENGINE. FOUND CARBON ON CONTACTS. FOUND FACTORY DEFECT THAT COIL TAB WAS NOT INSTALLED PARALLEL WITH THE MAGNETO PARTING SURFACE PER SECTION 7.8C OF MANUAL L-1363J, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR ON CAR...
PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. MADE A PRECAUTIONARY NORMAL LANDING. MECHANIC REMOVED COWLING AND FOUND A CRACKED NR 4 CYLINDER. LB STATED NEW CYLINDERS WERE INSTALLED AT ENGINE OVERHAUL AT 1481.6 HOURS AGO. THE CYLINDER WAS...
FOUND TWO FACTORY DEFECTS WHILE PERFORMING FIRST 500-HOUR INSPECTION ON MAGNETO WITH 496.1 TT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUAL L-1363J. IMPULSE COUPLING RIVET WAS CROOKED AND NOT FULLY SET, SUCH THAT IMPULSE COUPLING FAILED SECTION 3.3.4 STEP B.12. ADDITI...
#2 CYLINDER STUCK EXHAUST VALVE CAUSING PUSHROD TO BEND AND LOSS OF POWER.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $204,999–$230,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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