1967 Cessna 172H
Single Engine Piston
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R3 Aviation Services proudly presents N81424, a well-equipped 1967 Cessna 172H equipped with a 180 HP Lycoming O-360-A1A with low time since overhaul and a clean, modern Garmin avionics suite. The aircraft benefits from a well-executed panel including dual G5 displays, GTN650, and GFC500 autopilot, providing solid IFR capability and a modern, easy-to-fly interface. Additional upgrades include a PowerFlow exhaust and Reiff engine preheater, enhancing performance and operational flexibility. With just over 2,000 hours total time and complete logbooks supported by digital records, this aircraft offers a straightforward and well-supported ownership platform. Hangared: KMSL (Muscle Shoals, AL) Available to show by appointment. Delivery + Buyer Resources Available 4K Video: landing soon
Engine
SMOH: 15 - Lycoming O-360-A1A (180HP) - 2023 Overhaul by Zephyr Aircraft Engines - Compressions (2/26): 76, 76, 75, 75 - PowerFlow Exhaust, Reiff Engine Heater - Challenger Air Filter, SureFly Electronic Ignition SNEW: 15 Hartzell HC-C2YR-1N Constant Speed Prop
Propeller
Total Time: 2,091 Fresh Annual: Due 3/2027 Useful Load: 846.1 lbs. Complete Logs ' Digital Available IFR Cert Due: 2/2028 ------------------------------------------------------------ Searching for the right aircraft? We specialize in representing buyers nationwide, handling everything from sourcing to closing so you can purchase with confidence. R3 Aviation Services Nick (910) 467-6808 [email protected] r3aviationservice.com
Interior
Interior is in good condition USB Charger in back row Exterior presents well for its age Window covers included
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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R3 Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$174,900
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Muscle Shoals, AL | May 05, 2026 | — | Active | |
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R3 Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
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$174,900
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Muscle, AL | May 04, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172H
This 1967 Cessna 172H (N81424) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,091 hours on the airframe. There are currently 10 172H aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $65,000 to $174,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $174,900.
The 172H cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 518 nm (959 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 2,091 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,400 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172H — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N81424.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172H
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
CYL €¢3 DEVELOPED/, CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD BETWEEN COOLING FINS IIPPROXIMATEL Y 1 625 INCHED ABOVE LOWEST FINE AT HE/ID/ 81\RREL ATTACHMENT. IOCIITED IN LOWER CORNEER EDGE OF CLINDER HEAD ON INTAKE VALVE SIDE. PILOT NOFLCED CYL HEAD !HIP RISIN...
ROTATING SHAFT FOR ROTATING MAGNET. SHAFT BROKEN AT AFT FLANGE WHERE MAGNET IS PRESSED ON. FWD AND AFT BEARING ARE STILL GOOD. OIL IN MAG DUE TO SLOPE IN SHAFT. DUE TO THE WAY THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN THE MAGNETO STILL TRY TO FUNCTION.
(CAN) DURING A FLOATS TO WHEELS CHANGE OVER, A RIGID FUEL LINE WAS DISCOVERED CHAFED THRU 98 PERCENT OF THE WALL THICKNESS. THE CHAFE MEASURED 1" LONG BY .3750" LONG. THE LINE WAS THE MAIN ENGINE FUEL FEED LINE FROM THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE TO THE FI...
THE CAM FOR THE MAGNETO WAS FOUND TO BE NON UNIFORM IN SHAPE. AFTER INSTALLATION OF THIS PART THE POINT GAP WAS DIFFERENT ON EACH CAM LOBE.
(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSP THERE WAS SOME PLAY FOUND IN RUDDER HINGES AND AFTER A CLEANING AND CLOSE VISUAL INSP THERE WAS A CRACK OBSERVED IN THE LWR HINGE BRACKETS BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BRACKETS PN 0531018-1 AND 0531018-2. THE BRACKETS WERE REP...
PROP SPINNER FWD, BULKHEAD CRACKED NEAR MOUNT BOLTS. PART PROBABLY NOT STURDY. RECOMMEND PART BE MADE OF THICKER METAL DOUBLER INSTALLED. ALSO, IT APPEARED THAT MOUNT BOLT HOLES MAY BE TOO LARGE. (K)
ROCKER COVERS REMOVED DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION TO INSPECT INTAKE AND EXHAUST ROCKERS FOR CORRECT INSTALLATION. FOUND NR1 AND NR6 CYLINDERS HAD INTAKE ROCKER (P/N 639614) INSTALLED IN THE EXHAUST VALVE POSITION. PARTS MANUAL CALLS FOR P/N 639615 ROC...
PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER (600 RPM DROP) SIGNIFICANT ENGINE ROUGHNESS DURING CLIMB. ENGINE RECOVERED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE AND HAD SAME PROBLEM AGAIN DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE RECOVERED ON ITS OWN ONCE AGAIN. PILOT SAID ...
LEFT WING FUEL GAGE REGISTERED EMPTY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY, FOUND FLOAT TO BE ONE THIRD FULL OF FUEL. METAL FLOAT HAS MULTIPLE PIN HOLES. RIGHT SIDE WAS FINE - NO LEAKS.
DURING NEWLY OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLATION AN OIL LEAK WAS DISCOVERED. WHEN BREAK-IN OIL WAS ADDED TO OIL SUMP FOR INITIAL ENGINE RUN, OIL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING ONTO NOSE TIRE. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED OIL LEAK WAS ORIGINATING FROM LEFT REAR OF...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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