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1973 Cessna 172M for sale

1973 Cessna 172M

Single Engine Piston

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Location Nampa, ID
Total Time 4,117 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,522 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17262097
Reg # N12588
Engine LYCOMING O-320-E2D
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Listing Details

Seller reported
Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Model
172M
Total Time
4,117 hr
Location
Nampa, ID
Seller
Seitz Aviation
Source
trade-a-plane.com
**SOLD!** Perfect flight school aircraft with desirable Garmin upgrades and 180 HP conversion. Fresh annual just completed! Well-maintained Cessna 172 that's ready to fly.

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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