Cessna 172K for sale

Cessna 172K

Single Engine Piston

FOR LEASE
Price on request
Location Bartow, FL
Seats 4
Serial # 17257831
Reg # N79036
Engine LYCOMING O-320-E2D
Cruise 115 kts (213 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB 1 AD ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin GTN 750Xi Touchscreen WAAS IFR GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM PS Engineering Audio Panel ADS-B Equipped PMA6000B Intercom IFR Certified Conventional Backup Flight Engine Instruments

Description

Cessna 172K - Available for Lease Well-maintained Cessna 172K available for lease. This aircraft has just completed a fresh annual inspection and is ready for operation. The airplane is equipped with quality VFR/IFR avionics, making it an ideal platform for instrument training and time building. Highlights: -Fresh annual inspection completed -VFR/IFR training capable avionics -Excellent paint condition -Clean, well-maintained interior -Ideal for flight schools Lease Structure: -Dry Lease. The aircraft owner will remain responsible for engine and propeller overhauls. The lessee will be responsible for all other required inspections, maintenance, and operational expenses associated with the aircraft during the lease term.

Engine

Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D Performance: 150hp

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About This Cessna 172K

This Cessna 172K (N79036) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 15 172K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $49,000 to $210,000.

The 172K cruises at 115 kts (213 km/h) with a range of 580 nm (1,074 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8 GPH (30 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $50/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 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Check 1 AD compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $120 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172K — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
115 kts (213 km/h)
Max Speed
120 kts (222 km/h)
Range
580 nm (1,074 km)
Ceiling
13,100 ft (3,993 m)
Max Weight
2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Useful Load
850 lbs (386 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
36 gal (136 L)
Fuel Burn
8 GPH (30 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172K

Fuel Burn
8.0 GPH
~$52/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N79036.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Bartow, FL

Seller reported 971 more aircraft in Florida →

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

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We'll check N79036 against the NTSB accident database.

Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172K

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.

2001-23-03 2001-12-27

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 172K

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Propellers CRACKED
2026-02-26

FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD P/N 0550321-4 CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION.

Electrical Power FAILED
2026-02-16

PILOT HAD AN ALTERNATOR FAILURE IN CRUISE.

Equipment/Furnishings SHEARED
2019-03-09

A/C WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT VAY. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT'S SEAT BACK DISCONNECTED AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY ATTACH POINT ATTACHING BOLT SHEARED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, THE BOLT HEAD HAD SHEARED OFF FROM THE SE...

Flight Controls WORN
2015-04-14

(CAN) MAX RT RUDDER PRESSURE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT LEVEL FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM CARRIED OUT, FOUND RT RUDDER CABLE OUT OF FWD PULLEY. CABLE INSPECTED AND NO DAMAGE FOUND. PULLEY, PN MCS378-4 REPLACED AND RUDDER CONTROL S...

Fuselage WRONG PART
2014-09-09

FOUND LT MLG FAIRING CHAFING FUSELAGE. DETERMINED THAT AFTERMARKET FAIRING PRODUCED BY UNDER PMA SA-1741005-239 TO BE MADE OF FIBERGLASS, AND AFTER APPROXIMATELY 800 FLIGHT HOURS, IT CHAFED THROUGH THE .051 SHEET METAL FUSELAGE SKIN IN SEVERAL CONTA...

Fuel CORRODED
2014-06-26

(CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED FUEL SELECTOR WAS VERY STIFF. CYCLED IT A COUPLE TIMES AND IT SEIZED IN THE LT TANK POSITION. FUEL WAS DRAINED AND SELECTOR REMOVED. THE DETENT BALL WAS FOUND TO BE ROUGH, CHROME PEELING SLIGHTLY, SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION. DE...

Engine Fuel/Control BROKEN
2013-08-07

(CAN) DURING THE CRUISE PORTION OF AN FLOAT INSTRUCTION FLIGHT, THE INSTRUCTOR NOTICED AN ODOR OF FUEL AND A REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE CREW DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTINARY LANDING AT A NEAR-BY FLOAT BASE. THE LANDING WAS EXECUTED WITHOUT FURTHE...

Ignition BURNED
2013-05-11

(CAN) HARD STARTING ENGINE. TROUBLESHOT TO NO SPARK AT LOW RPM. SLICK SB1-12, MAG SN. THE MAGNETO WAS NEW WITH ONLY 300.2 HRS ON IT. POINTS WERE BURNED.

Reciprocating Engine WORN
2011-07-14

WHILE PERFORMING AN ANNUAL INSP OF THE ENGINE, NOTICED ALTERNATOR HSG LOOSE. 500HR ALTERNATOR INSP WAS DUE. SO UPON REMOVAL OF ALTERNATOR FOR INSP IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE TEETH ON THE CRANKSHAFT GEAR FACE WERE EITHER MISSING OF SEVERLY WO...

Reciprocating Engine MISOVERHAULED
2011-05-16

REMOVED ENGINE OIL PUMP SUCTION SCREEN AS PART OF 100 HR INSP. FOUND OLD STYLE SUCTION SCREEN WITH FOD IN IT CONSISTING OF 1EA, .2500" AN FLAT WASHER, 2 EA SPRINGS SUCH AS USED IN GARLOCK SEALS (THESE HAD PARTIALLY PENETRATED THE SUCTION SCREEN BY A...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

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