1968 Cessna 172I
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin GNS 430W Garmin GNC 420 Garmin GTX 345 uAvionix Tailbeacon IFR Capable: Yes IFR Certified: not current Additional Features: Incident Date(s): None Gaps/missing Logbooks: none
some dormant periods Known Flaws: None Known Corrosion: NoneDescription
AUCTION - This 1968 Cessna 172I is a clean, low-time four-seat classic with just 3,552 total hours, 150 hp Lycoming power, and updated Garmin avionics including a 430W, 420, and GTX 345. Fresh paint and recently refurbished gray leather interior give it sharp ramp appeal, while its 115-knot cruise, 550 NM range, and honest condition make it a practical, ready-to-fly cross-country aircraft. Aircraft auction starts May 20, 2026 follow the link to view more images, logbooks and register to bid
Engine
Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D Horsepower: 150hp Serial Number: L-21480-27A Engine Total Time: 1988 SMOH Date of Overhaul: March 3, 1971 Location of Overhaul: Bill Miller Aircraft Services, Inc. Prop: McCauley 1C172 Serial Number: E9284
Propeller
Airframe: 1968 Cessna 172I Registration Number: N8334L Serial Number: 17256534 Aircraft Total Time: 3552 Date of Annual: November 12, 2025 Fuel Capacity: 42 gal Stall Speed: 49mph Useful Load: 895.5 pounds MTOW: 2,300lb Range: 550NM Cruise: 115 knots
Interior
Recent refurbish, Grey leather, excellent condition
Exterior
White paint with navy details and N number. Paint in excellent condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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About This Cessna 172I
This 1968 Cessna 172I (N8334L) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,552 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 172I aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $129,950 to $129,950.
The 172I 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 3,552 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 172I — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N8334L.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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 172I
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
HOT WIRE FOR OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE INST P/N OTP200K S/N ASL01103- BURNT ABOUT A 2FT SECTION OF MFG SUPPLIED WIRE- REMOVED OLD WIRE AND INSTALLED NEW WIRE 2FT P/N AT19118AWG - SOLDER WIRES TOGETHER AND HEAT SHRUNK ENTIRE WIRE
(GY1R) UPON INSP OF THE RT INBD FLAP, THE FLAP TRACK HAD EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHICH REVEALED A CRACKED REAR SPAR AT THE LOWER FLAP TRACT ATTACH POINT AND A CRACKED INBD FLAP TRACK LOWER BRACKET SECTION. THE PROBABLE CAUSE WAS THAT THE FLAP WAS OUT OF ...
OIL FILTER INTERNALLY COLLAPSED CAUSING THE EXCESSIVE OIL PRESSURE TO BLOW OUT MATING SURFACE SEAL. OIL WAS THEN EXHAUSTED, SUBSEQUENT ENGINE SEIZURE OCCURRED. (K)
COMPLETE RT BRAKE IND SYS FAILURE WHILE TAXING THE ACFT. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR FLUID LEAKAGE, POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER OR BRAKE CALIPER ASSY.
THIS 'SDR' IS BEING RAISED BECAUSE OF AD 93-24-15 AND SEB92-33R1 REGARDING INSTRUCTIONS OF RHEOSTAT P/N RD-0015H-1600. WHEN AN AD IS ISSUED, AS THIS ONE WAS, REGARDING AN IMPROVED PART THE REGULATORY BODY SHOULD ENSURE PARTS CATALOGS OR MAINTENANCE ...
DURING INSPECTION TO DETERMINE WHY INDUCTION AIR FILTER WAS RUBBING AGAINST OPENING IN LOWER ENGINE COWL. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LT UPPER FIREWALL WAS FILLED FORWARD APPROX .2500 INCH WHERE ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHED TO FIREWALL. AFTER REMOVEING INTERIO...
(CAN) AIRCRAFT DAMAGE ON LANDING AT PICTOU ISLAND. AIRCRAFT BEING STRIPPED FOR REPAIR WHEN THE CABLE, ABOVE WAS FOUND FRAYED WHERE IT PASSES OVER THE PULLEY. LT SIDE TOP OF FUSELAGE.
SPINNER BULKHEAD WAS FOUND BROKEN AT END NEAR BLADE, WHERE LAST NUTPLATE IS LOCATED. THE BULKHEAD WAS REMOVED AND A NEW ONE ORDERED THROUGH API. THIS PART HAD BEEN REPLACED LESS THAN ONE YEAR EARLIER, APPROX 300 HOURS WERE ON THE PART. WHEN WE RECIEV...
(CAN) DURING TAXI, THE PILOT HEARD A SNAP AND COULD NO LONGER EXECUTE RIGHT TURNS. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT RUDDER PEDAL RETURN SPRING BROKEN.
(CAN) DURING PRE-LIGHT INSPECTION, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG FAIRING WAS FOUND DISPLACED (STICKING OUT). U-BOLT FOUND BROKEN, AFT END.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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