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1980 Cessna 172RG
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Cessna 172RG series listings ($145,900), then adjusts for:
- Engine time +351 hr vs comps -2.8%
- No ADS-B (67% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 447 FAA-registered +3.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172RG |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 1,778 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Blank canvas to create the exact Cessna 172RG you want, needs paint/interior, needs avionics upgrade, But low Total Time of 5278!!! In annual, fly it away, compressions just checked all mid 70's!! Located just south of Chicago Bult Field in Monee IL (C56)
Modifications
Back 3 Photos $89,900 1980 Cessna 172RG S/N: 172RG0312 R/N: N5266U 5,278 Total Hours Illinois, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Aug 31, 2026 Seller Paragraph Seller Chicago Aviation, Inc Location Darien, IL, US Blank canvas to create the exact Cessna 172RG you want, needs paint/interior, needs avionics upgrade, But low Total Time of 5278!!! In annual, fly it away, compressions just checked all mid 70's!! Located just south of Chicago Bult Field in Monee IL (C56) Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 5,278 Total Hours Engines Loc. SMOH C 1,778 SMOH by G&N (2007) Propellers Loc. SPOH C 1,778 Since Prop Reseal in 2007 - (Prior Overhaul 1997) Maintenance & Condition Complete Logs Yes Last Annual: April 2026 Useful Load: 993 Features King KMA24 Audiopanel #1 Mac 1700 NAV/COM #2 King KX170B NAV/COM King KT76A Transponder Precise Flight Standby Vacuum PS Engineering Intercom Contact Information Contact: Rick Bodee Tel: (630) 728-9651 Fax: (630) 985-0031 1513 Pineview Court Darien, IL 60561 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Chicago Aviation, Inc Location Darien, IL, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Chicago Aviation, Inc Finance Calculator $667 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $17,980 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $71,920 Total interest $48,088 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.
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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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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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