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1979 CESSNA FR172N
Starts from the median asking price of 16 comparable Cessna 172N series listings ($165,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +728 hr vs comps -1.5%
- Engine time -689 hr vs comps +5.5%
- No ADS-B (62% of comps have one) -1.6%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna FR172N |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 6,264 hrs |
| Engine time | 146 SOH |
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | FR172N |
| Serial Number | F172-1869 |
| Registration # | D-EIYJ |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,264 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-H2AD |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-3103-76T |
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 146 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Standard plus EDM730 |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | EGT701 Engine Monitor EDM 730 Enhanced noise protection |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | ARC 15.04.2025 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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Last flight
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