1977 Cessna 172N
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Dual Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator and HSI Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTN 375 GPS/XPDR Garmin GA 35 WAAS Antenna Garmin GSB 15 USB Charger (Dual Port) Garmin GTR225 COMM (x2) Garmin GAE 12 Altitude Encoder Garmin GMU 11 Magnetometer Garmin Aera 600 GPS Panel Docked Analog Backups
Description
Maintenance Condition: Annual Inspection Due: April 2027 91.411/91.413 Due: September 2027 Useful Load: 905 Pounds
Additional Features: Rosen Sun Visors O-320-D2J STC – Gross Weight Increase Interior Redone in 2021 at Exclusive Aircraft Interiors LED Wingtip Lights Landing Light
Interior: # of Seats: 4 Tan Leather Interior with Blue Accents, Blue Carpet, and Tan Doors
Exterior: Overall White with Royal Blue, Grey, and Red Striping
Comments: We are pleased to present this privately owned 172N with an upgraded panel and refreshed interior. An April 2026 annual signed off at a reputable service center in Sarasota, FL provides for worry-free flying to come. Whether you are training for your PPL, instrument, building time, or looking for a family-flier, this 172 checks the box. Low time engine, recently overhauled prop, and a reliable O-320 out front. This aircraft has been privately owned and used for personal travel in recent years. A fully IFR certified and capable 172 makes this a great option ready for its next mission. Please visit for more information.
Interior
# of Seats: 4 Tan Leather Interior with Blue Accents, Blue Carpet, and Tan Doors
Exterior
Overall White with Royal Blue, Grey, and Red Striping
Inspection
Annual Inspection Due: April 2027 91.411/91.413 Due: September 2027 Useful Load: 905 Pounds
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
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Sarasota, FL | May 12, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Greenville, SC | May 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Dual Garmin
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FL | May 10, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna 172N
This 1977 Cessna 172N (N733FT) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,770 hours on the airframe. There are currently 56 172N aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,000 to $259,000.
The 172N cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 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 7,770 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 1 airworthiness directive applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 172N — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N733FT.
Location & Ownership
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Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 172N
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 1 recent AD found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and FR172K Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 172N
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
EXHAUST VALVE FAILED DUE TO HEAT STRESS, CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION, LOW ENGINE SPEED AND ENGINE VIBRATIONS WHILE AT CRUISE.
WHILE ON APPROACH TO LAND AT KXBP BASE TO FINAL, THE CFII AND HER STUDENT HEARD A POP IN THE AIRFRAME. THEY NOTICED THE LEFT FLAP WAS "FLAPPING" A LITTLE AND DIDN'T SEEM TO BE SECURED IN THE PROPER CONFIGURATION COMPARED TO THE RH SIDE. THE CFII TO...
CASE CRACKED AT TOP BASE OF #2 CYLINDER, LEAKING OIL
NEW TUBE HAD A SLOW LEAK WHERE STEM REINFORCEMENT PATCH AND MANUFACTURE SEAM INTERSECTED. NOTE: THIS TUBE WAS BRAND NEW AND WAS NEVER ENTERED INTO SERVICE. THE TUBE WAS ALSO NOT A PART OF ANY PRE-ASSEMBLED ASSEMBLY.
L/H FLAP BINDING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO L/H FLAP & L/H FLAP DRIVE PULLEY. REPLACED DAMAGED PARTS
FOUND BOTH AILERON CABLES P/N MC0510105-324 FRAYED AT OUTBOARD PULLEY. AILERON CABLES TSN: 2973.9
OFF FLAG INOPERATIVE, FLAG DOES NOT PULL.
DURING SB388C, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE INSPECTION FOUND 4EA PUSH RODS P/N 15F28835-10 & 4EA ROCKERS P/N 17F19357 TO HAVE HEAVY SCUFF - SCORING. ENGINE TT: 2741.1 SINCE FACTORY REBUILT.
VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAIL AFTER 66.2 HOURS OF OPERATION. AFTER REMOVAL FROM AIRCRAFT NOTICED TWO PART NUMBER STICKERS OVERLAPPING EACH OTHER. EACH STICKER HAD DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBERS TOP S/N 80Y66728 BOTTOM 80X66735
WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ACFT EXPERIENCED AND ENGINE STOPPAGE IN FLIGHT. ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH BRIEFLY FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE STOPPAGE. UPON VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE MAGNETO IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NEITHER SET OF POINTS WERE BEING OPENED BY...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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