2002 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
FOR SALE

2002 Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Single Engine Piston

$249,000
Location Fort Lauderdale, FL
Total Time 10,742 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,200 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 172S9212
Reg # N5280D
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172

Equipment & Features

Seats
4
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Standard six-pack configuration: Airspeed Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Turn Coordinator Heading Indicator (Directional Gyro) Vertical Speed Indicator Avionics (Garmin Equipped) Garmin GPS/NAV/COM unit (large screen 650 series) Second NAV/COM radio Garmin transponder Garmin audio panel Dual small Garmin displays (G5s)

Description

Avionics / Equipment Standard six-pack configuration: - Airspeed Indicator - Attitude Indicator - Altimeter - Turn Coordinator - Heading Indicator (Directional Gyro) - Vertical Speed Indicator Avionics (Garmin Equipped) - Garmin GPS/NAV/COM unit (large screen - 650 series) - Second NAV/COM radio - Garmin transponder - Garmin audio panel - Dual small Garmin displays (G5s)

Engine

Engine Model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A Installation Date: 10/07/2022 Status: Overhauled Time Since Major Overhaul (TSMOH): 2,200 hours Propeller Manufacturer Model: McCauley 1A170E Serial Number: WD23036 Overhaul Date: 09/21/2023 Time Since Propeller Overhaul (TSPOH): 1,716.2 hours

Propeller

Airframe Total Time: 10,742 hours Serial Number: 172S9212 Year: 2002

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

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Urva Aviation
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$249,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna 172 Skyhawk

This 2002 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (N5280D) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 10,742 hours on the airframe. There are currently 31 172 Skyhawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $7,500 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,000.

The 172 Skyhawk cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 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 $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 10,742 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: 10,742 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
★ Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172 Skyhawk — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Capacity
56 gal (212 L)
Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH (33 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172 Skyhawk

Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH
~$56/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5280D.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Seller reported 949 more aircraft in FL →

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 N5280D against the NTSB accident database.

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