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1979 Cessna FR172NSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • England, UK

This 1979 Cessna (Reims) FR172N, registered EI-COT, presents as a well-known and honestly represented example with 5,267 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft is powered by a Continental O-300 engine with 1,186 hours since its last major overhaul, which was completed in March 2013 against a 2,000-hour TBO. The engine has recently undergone a detailed inspection for camshaft wear, compressions, oil consumption, and contamination, and a comprehensive soft copy maintenance tracking sheet is available for review.

Originally serving as a border patrol aircraft in Germany, this FR172N is equipped with practical 50-gallon long-range fuel...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
FR172N
Tail #
EI-COT
Serial #
1

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Utility

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,267 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,186 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Comms

Trig Com - 8.33 kHz

ADSB

Trig TT-31 - Mode S with the optional ADSB WAAS position source

Additional Equipment

Fuel Tanks

50 USG Long Range tanks fitted

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The paint and interior are original, and have held up well
Exterior Notes
The paint and interior are original, and have held up well

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$69,512

Aircraft Location

England, UK

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 25, 2026: $69,512(-$137) - controller

Mar 10, 2026: $69,649 - controller

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First Seen: Mar 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$69,512