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1980 Cessna 172RG CutlassSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Brownsville, TX, USA

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass, registered as N108EA, presents a compelling package with a low total time of 515 hours and a recently overhauled powerplant showing only 5 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) on its 180hp Lycoming I-O-360 engine, matched with a 5-hour SNEW McCauley propeller. The aircraft is equipped with a modernized panel centered on a Garmin GNS 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, providing full IFR capability including LPV approaches. This is supported by dual Garmin G275 electronic flight instruments for primary attitude and DG/HSI functions, a Garmin GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth, and a secondary Garmin GNC 215 NAV/COM, along with...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172RG Cutlass
Tail #
N108EA
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
515 hrs
Engine 1 Time
5 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
5 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Comes with a fresh annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 650 - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, providing full IFR capability with LPV approaches

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual electronic flight instruments-one configured as primary attitude indicator and the other as secondary DG/HSI

Comms

Garmin GNC 215 - digital COM ensures clear communications, GNC Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - audio panel w/bluetooth

Additional Equipment

Carbon Monoxide Detector

New carbon monoxide detector adds an extra layer of safety

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior is clean and well maintained with only minor issues here and there to expect with a 45 year old plane
Exterior Notes
Frame is in great shape nothing major. Aircraft previously experienced a gear-up incident while on the ground. All affected items have since been properly repaired, replaced, inspected, and returned to service

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
I-O-360
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley

Asking Price

$215,000

Aircraft Location

Brownsville, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 10, 2026: $215,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 10, 2026

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$215,000