Cessna 172 Aircraft in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has GA hubs at Philadelphia (NE corridor), Pittsburgh (Allegheny County), Harrisburg and Lehigh Valley. Piper Aircraft headquartered in Vero Beach FL but PA has significant Piper service centre presence. Eastern PA blends with NJ/DE/MD GA market.
6 used Cessna 172 aircraft for sale in Pennsylvania · 4-seat · $120K – $239K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most successful aircraft ever built — more than 44,000 produced since 1956, more than any other aircraft in history. A four-seat, high-wing piston single, it is the world's default flight trainer and one of the most forgiving, well-supported aircraft in the air. Cruising around 122 knots on a Lycoming O-320 or O-360 engine, the 172 spans seven decades of variants — from 1950s straight-tail models through the long-running N/P models to the current fuel-injected Skyhawk SP with Garmin G1000. The 172RG Cutlass adds retractable gear for the complex endorsement.
Cessna 172 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 172 is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 122 kt (226 km/h), a range of 640 nm (1,185 km), and a useful load of 878 lbs (398 kg).
6 Cessna 172 For Sale
There are currently 6 used Cessna 172 for sale, ranging from $120,000 to $239,000, with a median asking price of $189,250.
Cessna 172 Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172L | 1968–1977 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $79K – $179K | An early-1970s Skyhawk — an affordable, well-supported four-seat high-wing trainer and tourer. | 10 |
| 172N | 1976–1980 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $64K – $259K | A late-1970s Skyhawk — a high-volume, low-cost four-seat trainer and tourer that is one of the most common used 172s. | 55 |
| 172P | 1977–1981 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $85K – $324K | A common early-1980s Skyhawk — a low-cost, well-supported four-seat high-wing trainer and tourer. | 13 |
| 172R | 1996–2006 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $169K – $299K | A modern fuel-injected Skyhawk — a four-seat high-wing trainer and tourer just below the 172S in the current-generation line. | 16 |
| 172RG Cutlass | 1980–1985 | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $55K – $225K | The retractable-gear Skyhawk — an affordable complex trainer and faster tourer for a buyer who wants 172 familiarity with retractable gear. | 25 |
| 172S | 1998–now | 4 | 122 kts (226 km/h) | 640 nm (1,185 km) | 878 lbs (398 kg) | $59K – $589K | The current-production, fuel-injected Skyhawk — the newest four-seat high-wing trainer to buy if you want a glass-panel, in-production 172. | 32 |
| R172 Hawk XP | — | — | — | — | — | $94K – $309K | — | 33 |
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How much does a Cessna 172 cost? Used 172 prices: $120K – $239K, average $190K (median $189K), across 6 priced of 6 active listings.
Based on 124 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.
Cessna 172 Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $218,475 (1999 models) · highest around $589,500 (2019). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cessna 172
Every Cessna 172 faces a mandatory 2,000-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 $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-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 172 Inventory by Country
| United States | 268 |
| Canada | 27 |
| Germany | 18 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
| China | 7 |
| Poland | 6 |
Cessna 172 Inventory by State
| California | 37 |
| Florida | 27 |
| Texas | 19 |
| South Carolina | 11 |
| North Carolina | 10 |
| Kentucky | 10 |
| New York | 8 |
| Georgia | 7 |
| Colorado | 6 |
| Idaho | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Maryland | 5 |
Cessna 172 by Price
| Under $100k | 93 |
| Under $200k | 255 |
| Under $300k | 294 |
| Under $500k | 308 |
Cessna 172 Safety Record
Across all 172 variants, 6810 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1974–2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2026 | Mangalur, | Minor | — |
| Feb 05, 2026 | Nampa, ID | Incident | — |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Hollywood, FL | Incident | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | New Castle, DE | Incident | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Lafayette, IN | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1974–2026. Includes all Cessna 172 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.