1973 Cessna 172M
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAVIONICS King KA-134 Audio Control Panel Garmin 175 WAAS Touch Screen GPS Navigator w/ LPV Approach Capacity King KX 155 Nav/Com #1 King KI-209A VOR/LOC/ILS #1 King KX-170B Nav/Com #2 King KI-208 VOR/LOC #2 Appeal Stratus Transponder ADSB In Out FEATURES Garmin 175 WAAS GPS Only 470 hours since Signatures Engines inspection Appeal Stratus Transponder ADSB In Out 4 place PS Engineering PM1000 II Intercom Clear Glass! Heated Pitot Rear Seat Ventilation System Passenger Seat Hinged Window Pilot Passenger Articulating Seats Hobbs Meter Bracket Air Filter Fuel steps handles Flaps Alleron Gap Seals
Description
New Touch Screen WAAS GPS Navigator, King digital IFR, NDH, complete logbooks since new, 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk II. Lots of fancy options, ADSB- In Out, 4-place intercom, excellent glass, wheel paints, flap and gap seals, and much more!! Engine 1550 since major overhaul, but only 470 since top overhaul and comprehensive complete tear down bringing it up to nearly NEW specs by Signature Engines. New to market and will not last long. 8365 TT. Priced to sell $124,900. Call Paul Joseph -
Engine
ENGINE 1550 SMOH Only 470 hours since Comprehensive Engine Inspection Repair as necessary including Complete Teardown by Signature Engines, Inc. Lycoming 0320-E2D 150HP
Interior
INTERIOR Grey Cloth Seats, good condition. Carpet, good condition. Rear Seat Ventilation System. 4 place PS Engineering PM1000 II Intercom. After market pilot seat stop. Passenger Seat Hinged Window. Shoulder Harnesses. Pilot Co-pilot adjustable / reclining seats. Hobbs Meter. EXTERIOR Vestal White with Velvet Black Empress Blue accents. McFarlane Wheel Fairings included. LED beacon. Clear Glass, Great Condition. Flaps Alleron Gap Seals. Heated Pitot. Courtesy Lights. Strobes. Nav Light Indicators. Bracket Air Filter. Heated Pitot. Fuel steps handles. Tow Bar.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lowcountry Flight, LLC - Paul Joseph
trade-a-plane.com
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$124,900
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Charleston, SC | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172M
This 1973 Cessna 172M (N20423) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,365 hours on the airframe. There are currently 45 172M aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,819 to $299,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $124,900.
The 172M 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 8,365 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 172M — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N20423.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172M
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
POSITION # 1 &2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PORT CRACK FROM THE INBOARD EXHAUST STUD EXTENDING TO THE BACK OF THE PORT. CRACK VISIBLE THROUGH THE FINS. SUPERIOR CYLINDERS PN: SL32006W-A1 SERIAL NUMBER 326W000003625 & 326W000003623.
STATIC CONDENSATION BULB P/N S-1258-1 FOUND SEPARATED FROM AN 1/8 PIPE BY PIPE 90 DEGREE FITTING. THESE CONDENSATION BULBS ARE OF VERY CHEAP PLASTIC AND ARE FAMOUS FOR LEAKING RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO OTHER PART OF BETTER QUALITY. I...
THE BATTERY BOX FOR THE LEAD ACID BATTERY INTERFERES WITH THE LEFT MAGNETO HARNESS AND CHAFES THE HARNESS LEADS OVER TIME. THE INBOARD , FORWARD CORNER IS THE POINT OF CONTACT. I HAVE SEEN THIS SITUATION IN MANY 172S. ELECTRONIC MAGNETOS LIKE THE SUR...
ON APPROACH CARBURETOR HEAT WAS APPLIED AND THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER BUT DID NOT STOP RUNNING. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO DE-SELECT THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND THE LOSS OF POWER PERSISTED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT 2300 FEET MSL AND 2 NM FROM THE RUNWA...
ACFT RETURNED TO BASE DUE TO VIBRATION AT 300FT ON 2/8/25. PILOT REPORTED ENGINE STARTED SHAKING SIGNIFICANTLY. HE PULLED CARB HEAT HOT SAW NO CHANGE. TOLD TOWER HE WAS LANDING. CARB HEAT SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. CARB WAS REPLA...
REMOVED AND REPLACED RH MAGNETO DUE TO 500 HOUR OVERHAUL LIMIT. NEW MAGNETO INSTALLED FOR 78.2 HOURS BEFORE A FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND HIGH MAG DROP ON RH SIDE AT PRE-RUN. ATTEMPTED TO TIME RH MAGNETO TO ENGINE. POINTS APPE...
TOTAL INTERNAL CRANKSHAFT FAILURE AT CHEEK BETWEEN #3 AND #4 CONNECTING ROD JOURNALS CAUSING CRANKCASE TO COMPLETELY SEPARATE IN THE CENTER. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE STARTED IN THE REAR THRUST RADIUS OF #3 CONNECTING ROD JOURNAL. PILOT HAD REPORTED ...
DURING INSPECTION FOR ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE, PERFORMED SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) & FOUND 3EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357 & 3EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F19957-10 WITH MECHANICAL DAMAGE (HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING). ROCKER ARMS & PUSH RODS TSN: 147.9. PRE...
LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED O-320-D2J, S/N L-17060-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX, SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSP.) FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10, 2EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-09, 6EA ROCKER ARMS P/N17F19357, 6EA SOCKETS P/N 15B21319 & 6EA LIFTERS P/N ...
LYCOMING FACTORY REBUILT - O-320-D2J, S/N RL-20892-39E. DURING ROUTINE MX. SB388C (EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION) FOUND 3EA HYDRUALIC TAPPETS P/N 15B21319, 3EA HYDRAULIC LIFTERS P/N 15B26066, 3EA ROCKER ARMS P/N 17F19357, 2EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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