1978 CESSNA 152
Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Cessna 152 listings ($63,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -5,323 hr vs comps +10.6%
- Modern GPS navigator (27% of comps) +3.4%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 10 for sale of 1635 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 152 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 8,394 hrs |
| Engine time | 0 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS430 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 335 |
Description
Just imported from the UK, this well-maintained and beautiful example is ready for its next owner. 8,394 hrs TT, FRESH OVERHAULED ENGINE. A clean, reliable trainer with solid logs and excellent upkeep. Economical to operate and perfect for flight schools, time building, or private ownership.
Avionics
PMA7000B GNS430 GTX335 KR87TSO NARCO MK12D TSO
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
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Price
99th pct$95k · 99th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
45th pct8,394 hours total (TTAF) · 45th percentile of 11 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 152 |
| Serial Number | 15282152 |
| Registration # | N714ZY |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 8,394 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-235-L2C |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 0 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2400 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2026 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430 |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics/Radios | PMA7000B GNS430 GTX335 KR87TSO NARCO MK12D TSO |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 152
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 152 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 315 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 107 kts · 123 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 725.0 / 475.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 152 seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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