2001 Cessna 172S
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
N-Number: N2454V Serial: 172S8816 Contact: Ben Halcomb Extremely rare opportunity to own a very low time Cessna 172SP with only 1969 hours total time! Paired with the dependable IO-360 that has only 431 hours SFRM, this plane is ready for any flight school, time builder, or great for any private owner who is ready to get back to the roots of flying. Wonderfully maintained, available for immediate delivery, and located in KLEX. Do not miss this amazing opportunity; this plane will sell fast! AIRFRAME + ENGINE + PROP Airframe Hours: 1969 Hours SNEW Engine Hours: 431 Hours SFRM Lycoming IO-360-L2A Prop Hours: 524 Hours SPOH McCauley 2-Blade Prop AViONICS Bendix-King Nav II Digital Package Bendix-King KMA28 Audio Panel/3LMB/4-Place Intercom System with Aux Music Input Bendix-King KX155A Digital NAV/COM with VOR/LOC/GS (#1) Bendix-King KX155A Digital NAV/COM with VOR/LOC (#2) Bendix-King KLN94 Color GPS System (IFR Authorized Enroute/Approach, Coupled to AP) Bendix-King KAP140 Autopilot with Altitude Hold/Preselect and Vertical Speed Preselect Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B Transponder Davtron Digital Clock/Timer/Volts/OAT ADDITIONAL FEATURES Knots2U Flap Gap Seals Rosen Sun Visors Electric Pitch Trim Dual Vacuum Pump System Davtron Digital Clock/OAT/Voltmeter Flight Hour Recorder True Airspeed Indicator External Power Receptacle Heated Pitot Center Floor Console Oil Quick Drain 53-Gallon Fuel System Pilot/Copilot Articulating Seats Seat Recliners/4 Headrests Knots 2U High Intensity Landing/Taxi Lights Overhead Reading Lamps/Air Outlets Internally Lighted Instruments Control Wheel Map Light Wingtip Strobes Flashing Beacon Under Wing Courtesy Lights Refueling Steps and Handles Wing Strut/Wheel Fairings RH Hinged Window EXTERIOR + INTERIOR Exterior: 8 out of 10 Interior: 8 out of 10 ADDITIONAL DETAILS Located in Lexington, KY – KLEX Complete and Consecutive Logs Lower Firewall Replaced in 2013 due to a Hard Landing Useful Load 860.45 lbs. October 2025 Annual Inspection Financing & Insurance Available – Aircraft Guarantee and Lending’s tailored program makes aircraft ownership simple and affordable. Contact AGL to finance your next aircraft purchase and enjoy competitive rates and flexible terms. / RELEVANT LINKS Cessna 172SP Brochure with Specs and Performance
Interior
8 out of 10
Exterior
8 out of 10
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Airmart
airmart.com
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$279,900
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— | Jun 16, 2026 | 31 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172S
This 2001 Cessna 172S (N2454V) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 41 172S aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $3,850 to $589,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $279,900.
The 172S cruises at 124 kts (230 km/h) with a range of 518 nm (959 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 8 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 172S — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N2454V.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Location not available
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 172S
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 8 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172S
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
ENGINE WAS REPORTED RUNNING ROUGH, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK ON THE CYLINDER HEAD ON #4 CYLINDER. THE SAME PROBLEM WAS FOUND ON ANOTHER ENGINE, SAME TYPE AIRCRAFT, ENGINE AND CYLINDER.
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ONE THRU STUD LOCATION. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. SIMILAR DAMAGE ON OTHER ENGINE...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON ONE OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERIT...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ALL 4 THRU STUD LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. ON THREE OF THE THRU STUD B...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON 2 OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERITY ...
THIS IS TO REPORT POSSIBLE DEFECTS IN PN 259-P-04. THE AIRCRAFT DRAIN PLUGS WERE LOCATED ON THE DRAIN TEE FOR THE GDC74A. A POSSIBLE FAULT COULD BE THE INSTALLATION. WHILE THE AIRCRAFT HAS NOT HAD THE PITOT OR STATIC SYSTEMS LEAKED CHECK SINCE T...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR ITS FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT HAND CRANCASE TO ALL 4 THRU STUD LOCATIONS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE A GOUGE WITH DISPLACED METAL JUST UNDER THE CYLINDER PAD INSIDE THE THRU STUD BORE. IN ADDITION, 1 OF THE THRU ...
UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR IT'S FIRST OVERHAUL, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON 1 OF THE THRU STUDS. THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE DISPLACED STEEL UNDER THE THREADED PORTION ON THE SHOULDER OF THE THRU STUD. THE DAMAGE IS MINOR BUT DUE TO THE SIMILAR LOCATION AND SEVERITY ...
WE HAVE NOTICED A TREND IN (STAINLESS STEEL) AILERON CABLE WEAR ON RH AILERON CROSSOVER CABLE P/N: 0510106-365 AT FAIRLEAD P/N 0560065-2 RH WING STATION 57.68. ON OUR AIRCRAFT, N172HG 172S S/N 11139 TT: 7109.8, THE CABLE HAS FRAYED WIRES DUE TO WEARI...
WE HAVE NOTICED A TREND IN (STAINLESS STEEL) AILERON CABLE WEAR ON RH AILERON CROSSOVER CABLE P/N 0510106-365 AT FAIRLEAD P/N 0560065-2 RH WING STATION 57.68. ON OUR AIRCRAFT, N9347T 172S S/N 11166 TT: 6524, THE CABLE HAS FRAYED WIRES DUE TO WEARING ...
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 within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $296,000–$355,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
