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1974 Cessna 172M
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna 172M listings ($119,950), then adjusts for:
- No ADS-B (56% of comps have one) -1.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172M |
|---|---|
| Type | Other |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNC 355 |
Description
1974 CESSNA 172M Air Frame: 6,465.8 Engine and Prop: 231.4 Key Highlights Include: Fresh Engine Overhaul (Completed 2026): Brand-New Garmin Avionics Panel: Upgraded with Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments (ADI & HSI) and a Garmin GNC 355 Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COMM.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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 172M lands versus other Cessna 172M listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$219k · 99th percentile of 10 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).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 420 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 108 kts · 124 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 600.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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