No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

1978 Cessna 152 for sale

1978 Cessna 152

Single Engine Piston

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Location Indiana County, PA
Total Time 4,371 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,209 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 15282755
Reg # N89456
Engine LYCOMING O-235
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
ICAO Type C152
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Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Model
152
Total Time
4,371 hr
Location
Indiana County, PA
Seller
Virtual Airplane Broker
Source
trade-a-plane.com
SOLD - This 1978 Cessna 152 II Sparrowhawk is an awesome find! The airframe is low time, with no known damage history and it comes with a complete set of original logs. The engine, while high time is running strong. The plane is IFR equipped with a Garmin GNS430W and a JPI 700 engine monitor. If you are looking for a great, low cost, instrument trainer or time builder with a little extra power, this is your chance. At this price, it will not be available for very long, so be sure to contact us right away!

Cessna 152 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Max Speed
110 kts (204 km/h)
Range
415 nm (769 km)
Ceiling
14,700 ft (4,481 m)
Max Weight
1,670 lbs (758 kg)
Useful Load
528 lbs (240 kg)
Horsepower
110 HP
Fuel Capacity
26 gal (98 L)
Fuel Burn
6.1 GPH (23 L/h)
TBO
2,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

Fuel Burn
6.1 GPH
~$40/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$22,000
every 2,400 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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Market price band

Cessna 152 typical: $38,000 – $105,000 median $69,950 across 47 active listings

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About the Cessna 152

The Cessna 152 is the Cessna 150's successor — produced 1977-1985 with a Lycoming O-235 (110 hp) and minor refinements over the 150. Slightly better climb and useful load, but the same two-seat trainer mission. The 152 II adds a 28V electrical system; the Aerobat A152 supports aerobatic training. Like the 150, it is one of the most affordable ways to own a certified aircraft.

Produced 1977–1985. Total produced: 7,584.

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