1980 CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS
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 -2,550 hr vs comps +5.1%
- Engine time +278 hr vs comps -0.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,760 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,642 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 327 |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | Sept 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass – N6280V. Well-equipped retractable-gear cruiser featuring Garmin 430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin ADS-B Out, GTX 327 transponder, JPI EDM 930 primary engine monitor, and dual NAV/COM capability. Additional upgrades include Micro Aerodynamics vortex generators, Knots 2U flap gap seals, Airwolf oil separator, and standby vacuum system. White and blue exterior with matching blue cloth interior. Annual completed September 2025. Located at KMHR, California.
Avionics
• Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel • Garmin 430W (GPS w/WAAS, NAV/COM) • Garmin GA35 GPS/WAAS antenna • Garmin GTX 327 Transponder • Garmin GDL 82 GPS (ADSB Out) • JPI EDM 930 Primary engine monitor • King KX-155A NAV/COM • Garmin GI-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/Glideslope Indicator • King KI-208 VOR/LOC Indicator • Cessna 300A Navomatic A/P (Inop)
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS lands versus other CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS listings on fyiAero.
Price
55th pct$135k · 55th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
27th pct5,760 hours total (TTAF) · 27th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
60th pct1,642 hours since major overhaul · 60th 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
| Year | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG CUTLASS |
| Serial Number | 172RG0606 |
| Registration # | N6280V |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,760 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-F1A6 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-28480-36A |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,642 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | B3D36C429 |
| Prop Time | 643 SNEW |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel • Garmin 430W (GPS w/WAAS, NAV/COM) • Garmin GA35 GPS/WAAS antenna • Garmin GTX 327 Transponder • Garmin GDL 82 GPS (ADSB Out) • JPI EDM 930 Primary engine monitor • King KX-155A NAV/COM • Garmin GI-106A GPS/VOR/LOC/Glideslope Indicator • King KI-208 VOR/LOC Indicator • Cessna 300A Navomatic A/P (Inop) |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Inspection Status Last Annual completed: Sep 5, 2025 @ 5760 hrs Last ELT inspection completed: Sep 5, 2025 @ 5760 hrs ELT Battery due: Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |