Cessna 152 Aircraft in Arizona
Arizona is favoured for aircraft long-term storage and preservation due to its dry desert climate. Major aviation infrastructure in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott. The state hosts significant aircraft boneyards (Davis-Monthan) and a strong aircraft restoration/refurbishment industry. Phoenix is a major aircraft transaction hub.
2 used Cessna 152 aircraft for sale in Arizona · 2-seat · $104K – $125K · updated 19 hours ago
About the Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is the two-seat trainer that succeeded the 150 — the same simple high-wing layout, but with a more powerful Lycoming O-235 engine and minor refinements. It is one of the most common primary trainers in the world, valued for low operating cost, forgiving handling and ubiquitous support. It comes in the standard 152 and the aerobatic 152 Aerobat. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 152 and C152 listings currently on the market.
Cessna 152 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 152 is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 415 nm (769 km), and a useful load of 528 lbs (240 kg).
2 Cessna 152 For Sale
There are currently 2 used Cessna 152 for sale, ranging from $104,900 to $125,000, with a median asking price of $114,950.
Compare Cessna 152
See how the Cessna 152 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna 152 Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 152 cost? Used 152 prices: $104K – $125K, average $114K (median $114K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 19 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 152
Every Cessna 152 faces a mandatory 2,400-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $22,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,400-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 152 Inventory by Country
| United States | 36 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Thailand | 2 |
| Brazil | 1 |
Cessna 152 by Price
| Under $100k | 37 |
| Under $200k | 45 |
| Under $300k | 45 |
| Under $500k | 45 |
Cessna 152 by Decade
| 1970s | 2 |
Cessna 152 Safety Record
Across all 152 variants, 2435 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | East Farmingdale, NY | Incident | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Richfield, UT | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | St. Augustine, FL | Minor | The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effec… |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Baldwin City, KS | Incident | The pilot’s decision to continue the night landing without runway lights which resulted in the runway overrun. |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Pottstown, PA | Incident | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantia… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 152 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.