Cessna 172S Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
1 used Cessna 172S aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 4-seat · from $59K · updated 10 hours ago
About the Cessna 172S
The Cessna 310R is a six-seat, twin-engine piston aircraft, the final variant of the classic 310 series. Powered by twin Continental IO-520 engines burning approximately 26 gallons per hour total, the 310R offers fast, comfortable twin-engine travel.
Variable hourly costs average around $320, with annual fixed costs near $30000. The 310R appeals to twin-engine enthusiasts and business pilots who value the 310s speed, sleek lines, and proven reliability.
Cessna 172S Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 172S 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).
1 Cessna 172S For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cessna 172S for sale, ranging from $59,000 to $59,000, with a median asking price of $59,000.
Compare Cessna 172S
See how the Cessna 172S stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cessna 172S Price & Cost
How much does a Cessna 172S cost? Used 172S prices: from $59K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 10 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 172S 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 172S
Every Cessna 172S 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna 172S
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Cessna 172S Inventory by Country
| United States | 271 |
| Canada | 27 |
| Germany | 22 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
| China | 7 |
| Australia | 5 |
Cessna 172S 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 172S by Price
| Under $100k | 96 |
| Under $200k | 259 |
| Under $300k | 299 |
| Under $500k | 312 |
Cessna 172S Safety Record
Across all 172S variants, 410 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1999–2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Lynchburg, VA | Incident | — |
| Nov 09, 2025 | Lancaster, CA | Incident | — |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Lathrop, CA | Incident | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Los Banos, CA | Fatal (1) | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1999–2025. Includes all Cessna 172S variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.