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1973 Cessna 172M

1973 Cessna 172M

Single Engine Piston

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Location TX, Eastland
Total Time 6,417 hrs
Seats 4
Engine LYCOMING O-320-E2D
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Model
172M
Total Time
6,417 hr
Location
TX, Eastland
Seller
Matt Hutton
Source
avpay.aero
Highlights Fresh Annual Cowling Painted October 2024 Two owners, current owner/pilot has owned operated over 40 years Airframe 1973 Cessna 172M Registration Number: N12448 Serial Number: 17261989 Aircraft Total Time: 6417.3 Date of Annual: August 2024 Fuel Capacity: 42 gallons Stall Speed: 44 KIAS Useful Load: 811.10 pounds Best Range: 435 nm Best Cruise Speed: 119 KIAS Engine Lycoming O-320-E2D Serial Number: L-23330-27A Total Time: 1849.9 SMOH Upgrade to 160 HP Date of Overhaul: March 30, 2005 Location of Overhaul: Western Skyways Inc. All Cylinders Have Been Overhauled within the Pans at approximately 1280 SMOH Date of Overhaul: October 28, 2015 Location of Overhaul: Western Skyways Inc. Propeller McCauley 1C160/DTM7557M1 Serial Number: AAK44503A Total Time: 1186.9 SNEW Installed: October 18, 2007 Avionics Monroy ATD-200 Transponder Proximity Monitor Apollo S-15 Audio Selector Panel (Stereo) Garmin GNS-480 Garmin GTX 375 Transponder Garmin GTR 225 Comm PS Engineering PMA7000 ARC Navomatic 300 Single Axis Autopilot Maintained Fully Functional Additional Features LED Landing Taxi Lights Upgraded Cockpit Air Vents Rosin Sun Visors Leather Wrapped Yokes APU Power Jack Upgraded Engine Air Filter Tanis Engine Heater 4 Place Intercom with Front Back Aux Music Input Aviation Approved AM/FM CD Player Carbon Monoxide Monitor Transponder Proximity Monitor Electronic Flap Position Indicator Dual 12 V Cigarette Lights EGT Gauge Dual Transponders – One Mode C, One Mode S Tow Bar Control lock Bruce’s custom monogrammed canopy cover Window shade Sporty’s monogrammed aluminium wheel chocks Charging cable Pitot cover 3 fuel testers Sporty’s monogrammed tie down straps 4 GA Jumpstart cables to aircraft APU receptacle Ram mount Rapco Vacum Pump Stainless steel replacement screw kit 2 David Clark headsets 1 Bose headset 1 Sigtronics headset Incident Date(s): Tail wind damaged OTG, 12/30/2021 Gaps/missing Logbooks: None Known Corrosion: None Exterior The exterior has a custom paint job from the 90s in white with maroon gold accents. It has a freshly painted cowling is in good condition. Interior The interior is two tone with cream panels tan leather seats that were updated in the 1980s. New sheepskin seat covers will come with aircraft. Rear seats headliner are in good condition. Online auction starts November 27, 2024. View full logbooks additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/428751/1978-Cessna-172M-Fresh-Annual-N12448) Click here for Specification Sheet

Cessna 172M — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
580 nm (1,074 km)
Ceiling
13,000 ft (3,962 m)
Max Weight
2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Capacity
43 gal (163 L)
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/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 . Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

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About the Cessna 172M

The Cessna 172M Skyhawk (1973-1976) is a clean O-320-E2D 150-hp Skyhawk - the mid-1970s classic without the H2AD engine AD of the later 172N.

Produced 1973–1976.

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