2018 Cessna 172S
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRMFD (Overhauled and Replaced July 2025) Dual GIA63W LPV Approach Capable GFC700 AP GTX345R ADSB In and Out Displaying Traffic and Weather Guardian CO2 Detector Standard NXI Features Include ADSB In &
Out Integrated VFR Charts IFR High &Low Charts with Night Mode COM Frequency Decoding Vertical Situation Display Selectable Visual Approach Wireless Data &
Flight Plan Loader AOA Indicator Stability Protection ESP & USPDescription
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Damage History: No Annual Inspection Completed 03/10/2025 IFR Cert 411/413 Completed 01/26/2024
Options: 406 ELT PFD 7 MFD Just Replaced with Overhauled Units Kelly Air Conditioning SafeFlight AOA System Wheel Pants
Inspection
Hangared: Yes Damage History: No Annual Inspection Completed 03/10/2025 IFR Cert 411/413 Completed 01/26/2024
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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PlaneMarketing Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$449,900
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Vero Beach, FL | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aso.com
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$459,000
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FL | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172S
This 2018 Cessna 172S (N20MV) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,131 hours on the airframe. There are currently 32 172S aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,000 to $589,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $459,000.
The 172S cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
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 $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 6,131 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Registration Address
ELIZABETH CITY, NC
Certificate Issued
2026-02-03
Airworthiness
2018-04-06
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N20MV.
Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172S
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 8 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 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.
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