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Single-Engine Piston

1969 CESSNA 172

Jackson, MS · USA
🕒 Listed 2 days ago
$179,900
fyiEstimate $149,000–$153,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Cessna 172 listings ($142,450), then adjusts for:

  • Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
  • Airframe time +921 hr vs comps -1.8%
  • Engine time +320 hr vs comps -2.6%
  • Autopilot (25% of comps) +1.4%
  • Market supply: 5 for sale of 1029 FAA-registered +4.6%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1969
4,450 hrs
N191SH ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 19, 2026 (9 hours ago)
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★ 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
Stephen Hutton Individual
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Madison, MS

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 172
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time4,450 hrs
Engine time650 SMOH
Avionics / AutopilotGARMIN GFC 500
Avionics / Audio panelGarmin GMA345
Avionics / Nav / com radioGARMIN GNC-355
InspectionAnnual
Autopilot

Description

Detailed Description This is the turn-key, ready to fly, glass panel aircraft you have been searching for! The Current owner had the avionics panel completely upgraded just last year. GARMIN EVERYTHING! Great for both flight training and personal IFR travel. See most recent mx logbooks in "Docs" tab Cessna 172K Inspection status Annual: July 2026 24 month IFR cert: January 2025 This Aircraft is presented for sale on behalf of the owner by Geaux Giddum Aviation, INC as a listing agent. Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information only and do not constitute representations or warranties. Verification of specifications, equipment functionality, and logbook history remains the sole responsibility of the buyer upon physical inspection. Aircraft is subject to prior sale, lease, or withdrawal from the market without notice. No claims, warranties, or representations are made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. Aircraft Total time: 4450 Complete logs since beginning Has been meticulously cared for by most recent owner for the last almost 2 years in a flight training environment.

Modifications

Lycoming O320 E2D only 650 SMOH Complete Logs

Avionics

Completely upgraded panel by current owner in early 2025 IFR ready glass panel key features: Garmin G3X Garmin G5 backup attitude indicator Garmin GFC 500 autopilot Garmin GTX 345 transponder Garmin GNC 355 GPS/COM Garmin GNC 215 NAV/COM Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Stratus and Garmin USB chargers CEIS fuel sender Visual Instruments flap position indicator

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna 172 lands versus other Cessna 172 listings on fyiAero.

Price

57th pct
$80k$550kThis aircraft · $180k

$180k · 57th percentile of 7 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172 (not this specific airframe).

$21,238annual budget · 148 hrs/yr
$88variable cost / hour
$0.81cost per nm
8.0gph fuel burn
$68,587avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $149,000–$153,000

Performance & dimensions

Range420 nm
Cruise speed108 kts · 124 mph
Takeoff / landing950.0 / 600.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.

Range from base

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Last flight

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