Question 1

How much does a Cessna 172 Skyhawk cost?

Accepted Answer

A used Cessna 172 Skyhawk typically costs around $128,972 based on current listings on PlaneFox. Prices generally range from $10,000 for older or higher-time airframes up to $360,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. The final price depends on year of manufacture, total airframe hours, avionics upgrades and overall condition.

Question 2

What is the price range for a used Cessna 172 Skyhawk?

Accepted Answer

Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft currently listed on PlaneFox range from approximately $10,000 to $360,000. Newer model years with low airframe hours and modern avionics command the higher end of the range, while older airframes with more hours sit at the lower end.

Question 3

How many Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft are for sale right now?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 317 Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft listed for sale on PlaneFox. Listings are aggregated daily from leading aircraft brokers and dealers across Europe, so the inventory updates throughout the week.

Question 4

Where can I find a Cessna 172 Skyhawk for sale?

Accepted Answer

You can browse every available Cessna 172 Skyhawk in one place right here on PlaneFox. 317 are listed across Europe right now, spread across 5 countries. Most are listed in Germany (28), followed by United States (23), United Kingdom (15), Hungary (8) and Sweden (5). Location should not be a dealbreaker. If you find the right Cessna 172 Skyhawk in another European country, we can arrange a qualified ferry pilot to deliver the aircraft to your home airport, so it is worth considering listings from across Europe.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Cessna 172 Skyhawk?

Accepted Answer

On any used Cessna 172 Skyhawk, check four things first. Airframe hours: under 1,500 is low-time, 1,500 to 3,500 is mid-life, above 3,500 expect higher maintenance budgets and possibly an overhaul reserve. Engine time since major overhaul (SMOH): most piston engines are on a 2,000-hour TBO, so once SMOH passes 1,500 to 1,700 budget for the overhaul to come within the next 1 to 3 years. A piston overhaul typically costs 25,000 to 45,000 EUR, a turbine hot-section inspection 60,000 to 120,000 EUR. Avionics: a current Garmin glass panel (G1000 NXi, GTN 650/750, GFC 500/600 autopilot) adds real resale value, a steam-gauge panel means you should price in 25,000 to 60,000 EUR for a future upgrade. Damage history and corrosion: ask for the full logbook history, look specifically for prop strikes, gear-up landings and any structural repairs. Always commission a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) from an EASA Part-145 shop familiar with the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, budget 1,500 to 3,500 EUR for a thorough PPI. Also verify the export certificate of airworthiness, EASA Form 1 paperwork and recent ADs/SBs are complied with.

Question 6

How do Cessna 172 Skyhawk prices change with year of manufacture?

Accepted Answer

Our price stability chart for the Cessna 172 Skyhawk shows the average asking price by year of manufacture, based on current listings. This makes it easy to see how the Cessna 172 Skyhawk holds its value over time and to identify which model years offer the best price-to-condition ratio.

Cessna C172N

Cessna 172

1975 Cessna 172M Hawk II

1978 Cessna F-172 N Diesel

2000 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

1999 Cessna 172 SP

2011 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP

2008 Cessna 172 SP G-1000

1973 Cessna FR 172 J Reims Rocket

1980 Cessna 172-RG

1967 Cessna F172H Skyhawk

1977 Cessna F172N

1965 Cessna F172G

1981 Cessna 172P

1977 Cessna Reims 172 XP II

1980 Cessna 172N

1966 Cessna F172-G

1979 Cessna 172N

1977 Cessna F-172 Skyhawk N

1970 Cessna F172 Skyhawk H

Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket

Cessna R-172 Hawk XP Aspen

Cessna FR-172 Reims Rocket

Cessna FR-172 Hawk XP G500 TXI

Price Stability Chart

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