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 -1,565 hr vs comps +3.1%
- Engine time -567 hr vs comps +4.5%
- 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 | 4,940 hrs |
| Engine time | 645 SOH |
| Annual | 23/08/2026 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 4940 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Plane4You Aircraft Sales Center as an exclusive broker of Owner offers Cessna 172 CUTLASS RG SP-CTA OFFER HIGHLIGHTS Over 1300h remaining on the engine Propeller OH 05/2026 Dual Garmin GNC 225A DME VAT Paid Location Poland Year 1981 TTAF 4940h Serial number 172RG-0814 Registration SP-CTA (EASA-Poland) Owner Private owner Availability Immediately Date of photo session 05/2026 Taxes Vat Paid Delivery Worldwide delivery possible We offer this aircraft as exclusive broker - contact us for any questions Aircraft Subject to Prior Sale or Removal from Market without Notice Specification Subject to Verification by Purchaser Specification based on information from Owner and documents from CAMO and AMO organizations
Avionics
NAV/COM1 Garmin GNC 225A NAV/COM2 Garmin GNC 225A Audipanel Garmin 340 Transponder BendixKing KT-76A DME BendixKing KN62A
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
62nd pct$156k · 62nd percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
44th pct4,940 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
25th pct645 hours since overhaul · 25th 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 |
| Serial Number | 172RG-0814 |
| Registration # | SP-CTA (EASA-Poland) |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,940 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-F1A6 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 645 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | NAV/COM1 Garmin GNC 225A NAV/COM2 Garmin GNC 225A Audipanel Garmin 340 Transponder BendixKing KT-76A DME BendixKing KN62A |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | MAINTENANCE: Valid until 23/08/2026 Under CAO PART 145 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for SP-CTA (EASA-Pol. More flight tracking ›
