Cessna 152 Aircraft
59 used Cessna 152 aircraft for sale · 2-seat · $38K – $125K · updated 26 min ago
About the Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is the Cessna 150's successor — produced 1977-1985 with a Lycoming O-235 (110 hp) and minor refinements over the 150. Slightly better climb and useful load, but the same two-seat trainer mission. The 152 II adds a 28V electrical system; the Aerobat A152 supports aerobatic training. Like the 150, it is one of the most affordable ways to own a certified aircraft.
Cessna 152 Specifications
Model specThe Cessna 152 is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 415 nm (769 km), and a useful load of 528 lbs (240 kg).
59 Cessna 152 For Sale
Browse all 59 listings →There are currently 59 used Cessna 152 for sale, ranging from $38,000 to $125,000, with a median asking price of $69,950.
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How much does a Cessna 152 cost? Used 152 prices: $38K – $125K, average $72K (median $69K), across 45 priced of 59 active listings.
Based on 19 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Cessna 152
Every Cessna 152 faces a mandatory 2,400-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $22,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,400-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Cessna 152 Inventory by Country
| United States | 37 |
| United Kingdom | 5 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Thailand | 2 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 |
Cessna 152 by Price
| Under $100k | 38 |
| Under $200k | 46 |
| Under $300k | 46 |
| Under $500k | 46 |
Cessna 152 Safety Record
Across all 152 variants, 2435 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | East Farmingdale, NY | Incident | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Richfield, UT | Minor | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll. |
| Oct 23, 2025 | St. Augustine, FL | Minor | The student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effec… |
| Aug 30, 2025 | Baldwin City, KS | Incident | The pilot’s decision to continue the night landing without runway lights which resulted in the runway overrun. |
| Aug 08, 2025 | Pottstown, PA | Incident | The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantia… |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Cessna 152 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.