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1981 CESSNA 172RG CUTLASS
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable Cessna 172RG CUTLASS listings ($151,036), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -3,883 hr vs comps +7.8%
- Engine time -657 hr vs comps +5.3%
- No Autopilot (50% of comps have one) -0.9%
- No ADS-B (75% of comps have one) -1.9%
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 | 2,622 hrs |
| Engine time | 555 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| 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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 172RG CUTLASS lands versus other Cessna 172RG CUTLASS listings on fyiAero.
Price
median $151k of 8 comparable asking prices
Airframe time
22nd pct2,622 hours total (TTAF) · 22nd percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
12th pct555 hours since major overhaul · 12th percentile of 8 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG CUTLASS |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,622.3 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-F1A6 |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 555 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Bendix King / COM and NAV Garmin GTR 225 Transponder C mode (ME406) |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | CVA valid until April 22, 2027 |
|---|---|
| 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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