Cessna 172R Aircraft in North Carolina
North Carolina has a strong GA presence with hubs at Raleigh-Durham (RDU/TTA), Charlotte (KCLT/JQF), Asheville (AVL) and Wilmington (ILM). Honda Aircraft Company is based in Greensboro. Diverse terrain ranges from coastal to Appalachian. Year-round flying conditions favourable.
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About the Cessna 172R
The Cessna 172R is a current-generation member of the 172 Skyhawk family — the fuel-injected model that reintroduced the Skyhawk to production in 1996, with a Lycoming IO-360 engine and a four-seat high-wing layout. It sits just below the higher-powered 172S in the modern Skyhawk line and shares the type's stable, forgiving handling and ubiquitous support. See the live price range and median above for the Cessna 172R listings currently on the market.
Cessna 172R Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 172R 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).
Cessna 172R Listings
No Cessna 172R currently listed for sale.
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Cessna 172R Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Compare Cessna 172R
See how the Cessna 172R stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna 172R Price & Cost
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 172R 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 172R
Every Cessna 172R 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 172R
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Cessna 172R Inventory by Country
| United States | 271 |
| Canada | 27 |
| Germany | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
| China | 7 |
| Australia | 5 |
Cessna 172R Inventory by State
| California | 37 |
| Florida | 27 |
| Texas | 19 |
| South Carolina | 11 |
| North Carolina | 10 |
| Kentucky | 9 |
| New York | 8 |
| Georgia | 7 |
| Colorado | 6 |
| Idaho | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Maryland | 5 |
Cessna 172R by Price
| Under $100k | 96 |
| Under $200k | 259 |
| Under $300k | 299 |
| Under $500k | 312 |
Cessna 172R Safety Record
Across all 172R variants, 422 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. 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 01, 2026 | Hollywood, FL | Incident | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Boca Raton, FL | Incident | The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing. |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | Incident | The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Louisburg, NC | Incident | — |
| Oct 06, 2024 | Ejido de Treinta y Tres, | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Cessna 172R variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.