How much does a used Cessna F172H cost?

Name: Cessna F172H
Brand: Cessna

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F172H

Seats: 4 4
Power: 160 hp119 kW
Cruise: 122 kt226 km/h
US register: 1 aircraft1 aircraft

About the F172H

The Cessna F172H is a fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft featuring a high-wing configuration, tricycle landing gear, and four seats. Built in France under license by Reims Aviation, it functions as a light general aviation airplane tailored for flight training, personal transport, and aerial duties.

The design stems from a long-running lineage of popular light aircraft that evolved from earlier taildragger models. Throughout its extensive production history, the aircraft family has incorporated various refinements including a swept-back tailfin, a stepped firewall, and enhanced rear cabin visibility, making it one of the most widely operated general aviation designs in history.

Specifications

172R · Lycoming IO-360-L2A

Dimensions

Length: 27 ft 0 in 8.23 m8.23 m 27 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in 10.97 m10.97 m 36 ft 0 in
Wing area: 174 sq ft 16.2 m²16.2 m² 174 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 1,691 lb 767 kg767 kg 1,691 lb
Max take-off weight: 2,450 lb 1,111 kg1,111 kg 2,450 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 122 kt 226 km/h226 km/h 122 kt
Never-exceed speed (Vne): 163 kt 302 km/h302 km/h 163 kt
Stall speed: 47 kt 87 km/h87 km/h 47 kt
Range: 696 nm 1,289 km1,289 km 696 nm
Service ceiling: 13,500 ft 4,115 m4,115 m 13,500 ft
Rate of climb: 720 ft/min 3.7 m/s3.7 m/s 720 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Engine power: 160 hp 119 kW119 kW 160 hp

Capacity

Seats: 4

Type certificate: US A4EU
Manufacturer: Cessna
Country: United States
On the US register: 1
Registered in: United States
Official website: cessna.txtav.com

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F172H prices

Asking prices of those for sale now, US dollars

Asking prices for the 4 Cessna F172H aircraft for sale with a price run from $66,598 to $123,123, with a median of $101,000. Half ask between $90,900 and $112,000.

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By year built
Built	For sale	Median asking	Range	Median hours
1960s	4	$112,000	$66,598 – $123,123	5,400
2020s	1	$90,900	$90,904	9,000

F172H running costs

$212 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$5,511	$7,052	$8,243
Oil	$128	$160	$208
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,209	$1,561	$1,913

Total	$14,515	$21,240	$29,297
Per hour	$145	$212	$293