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Single-Engine Piston

1980 CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS

$89,995 fyiEstimate $129,500–$133,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS listings ($134,900), then adjusts for:

  • Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
  • Airframe time +1,894 hr vs comps -3.8%
  • Engine time +654 hr vs comps -2.0%
  • Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
  • Market supply: 10 for sale of 447 FAA-registered +2.8%

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

1980
10,204 hrs
N5255U
172RG0304
LYCOMING
1
MCCAULEY
Flight Gear Aviation LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCESSNA 172RG CUTLASS
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time10,204 hrs
Engine time2,018.7 SMOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 345
ADS-BYes
Annual11/06/2025
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Autopilot ADS-B

Description

IQ Worldwide Solutions is proud to present this hangared aircraft, equipped with ADS-B In/Out, autopilot, and practical upgrades that enhance its light IFR capability. This is a solid, well-positioned platform for advanced training, time-building, or personal ownership, offering a practical blend of capability, reliability, and value.

Modifications

Strobe lights Landing and taxi lights Digital fuel flow monitor 60-gallon fuel tanks

Avionics

Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In & Out Dual RT-385 Digital Nav/Com (Cessna 300A) Navomatic Autopilot Audio Panel with Marker Beacon (Narco 190) DME

How this aircraft compares

Where this CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS lands versus other CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS listings on fyiAero.

Price

27th pct
$56k$189kThis aircraft · $90k

$90k · 27th percentile of 11 listings

Airframe time

91st pct
2,50523,000This aircraft · 10,204

10,204 hours total (TTAF) · 91st percentile of 11 listings

Engine time

80th pct
22,640This aircraft · 2,018

2,018 hours since major overhaul · 80th 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.

General

Year1980
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172RG CUTLASS
Serial Number172RG0304
Registration #N5255U
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time10,204.7

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING
Engine 1 Time2,018.7 SMOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Time559.7 SOH
Number of Blades3

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX345
ADS-B EquippedYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GTX-345 ADS-B In & Out Dual RT-385 Digital Nav/Com (Cessna 300A) Navomatic Autopilot Audio Panel with Marker Beacon (Narco 190) DME

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentStrobe lights Landing and taxi lights Digital fuel flow monitor 60-gallon fuel tanks

Interior

Number of Seats4

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual 11/06/2025
AirworthyYes