1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass for sale

1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$179,892
Location Germany
Seats 4
Reg # D-EBGW Germany
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GMA 347 audio panel 4-place intercom Garmin GNS 430 NAV GPS navigator & 8,33 kHz VHF radio Garmin GTX 330 transponder Mode S S-TEC 50 Autopilot with heading track and altitude mode interfaced to GNS430 KING/BENDIX KX125 navigator (VOR ILS GS) Collins TCR-451 DME Avidyne TAS600 Traffic System with GNS430 interface BF Goodrich Stormscope WX-500 with GNS430 interface

Description

Make / Model:

Cessna 172RG

Year:

1981

Total Time:

4030 hours (still flying), only 1070 landings

Annual:

100h Inspection & ARC until January 2026

Home Base:

Northern Germany

This Cessna 172RG Cutlass is the perfect blend of classic design and modern refinement. With a professionally updated paint scheme, upgraded LED lighting, and top-tier maintenance, this aircraft is ready for both efficient touring and reliable everyday flying.

Equipped with the more powerful Lycoming O-360-F1A6 (180 HP) engine and a constant-speed propeller, this aircraft delivers performance that sets it apart in its class.

• Cruise Performance @ 5,000 ft (65% power): 160 MPH TAS at 8 GPH (rich of peak)

• Cruise Performance @ 10,000 ft (75% power): 175 MPH TAS at 9 GPH (rich of peak)

• Certified for automotive (Super Plus) and unleaded fuels per Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1070.

This aircraft offers true 4-seat capability, short-field performance, and the reliability of the high-wing Cessna design - enhanced by retractable gear for reduced drag and increased cruise speeds.

Interior

High-quality leather seats in matching color scheme Cabin in excellent condition

Exterior

Professional modern paint in white with red, white, and gold accents High-gloss polish with premium ceramic coating for long-term protection WAT/Whelen LED landing lights and beacon installed for enhanced visibility

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

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$179,892 *
€ 155,900

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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About This Cessna 172RG Cutlass

This 1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass (D-EBGW) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 25 172RG Cutlass aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $55,000 to $223,855. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $179,892.

The 172RG Cutlass cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172RG Cutlass — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Max Weight
2,650 lbs (1,202 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
TBO
2,000 hrs

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-EBGW) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Germany

DE

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-EBGW.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-EBGW). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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