Cessna 172M Aircraft
About the Cessna 172M
The Cessna 172M (also known as the 172M chopper) is browsed by buyers worldwide. Compare prices, specs, operating costs and safety records below.
51 used Cessna 172M aircraft for sale · 4-seat · Reference price ~$125,000 ($80,000–$190,000) · updated 1 hour ago
Cessna 172M Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 172M is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 122 kt (226 km/h), a range of 580 nm (1,074 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
51 Cessna 172M For Sale
Browse all 51 listings →There are currently 51 used Cessna 172M for sale, ranging from $59,819 to $299,000, with a median asking price of $130,000 (market reference $125,000).
Compare Cessna 172M
See how the Cessna 172M stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
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How much does a Cessna 172M cost? Used 172M prices: $59K – $299K, average $145K (median $130K); market reference $125K, across 40 priced of 51 active listings.
Based on 38 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 172M 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 $207,000 (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 172M
When buying a Cessna 172M, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.