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

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass, registration N4953V, presents a remarkably preserved and mechanically renewed aircraft with 2,505 hours total time on the airframe. Its most significant feature is a zero-time engine, as the original Lycoming O-360-F1A6 was overhauled to new limits by Western Skyways in 2025, complete with new Superior Millennium cylinders and a three-year warranty; the propeller also has zero hours since new. The aircraft benefits from one-family, no-damage history ownership since new, has always been hangared, and comes with complete logs. A fresh McCreery annual inspection and IFR certification were recently completed, with...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172RG Cutlass
Tail #
N4953V
Serial #
172RG0423

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
980 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,505 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,505 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,000 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs since new, no damage
Inspection Status
Annual Due: January, 2027, VFR Txp Check Due: January, 2027, Airworthy Yes

Avionics

Comms

TKM MX385 - Nav/Comm #1: TKM w/ G/S, Nav/Comm #2: Spare Radio included

Autopilot

Cessna 300A - Autopilot:

Audio

Cessna 300/400 - Audio Panel/Markers:

Transponder

Cessna 300

ADF

Cessna 300

ELT

121.50 - ELT:

GPS

Weather

Traffic

ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

PFD

MFD

EMS/EIS

Additional Equipment

Heated Pitot

Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter

All-Purpose Control Wheel

New Vacuum Pump

Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators

Vertical Speed Indicator

2nd Sensitive Altimeter

Electric Turn & Bank

True Airspeed Indicator

Alternate Static Source

Black Instrument Panel

Heated Pitot/Stall Warning Post Lights

Pilot PTT Switch

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Digital Clock

Approach Plate Holder

Spare C400 Radio

C400 - Spare Radio included

Ground Service Plug

Underwing Courtesy Lights

Landing & Taxi Lights

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Tinted Windows

L & R Hinged Window Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Static Wicks

Oil Quick Drain Valve

EGT Gauge

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats

Rear Seat Vent System

Flight Hour Recorder

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Heated Stall Warning

Heated Stall Warning Post Lights

Post Lights

L & R Hinged Window

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Altitude Digitizer

Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter

Control Wheel

All-Purpose Control Wheel New (15 hrs)

Vacuum System

New Vacuum Pump, Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators

Flight Instruments

Vertical Speed Indicator, 2nd Sensitive Altimeter, Electric Turn & Bank, True Airspeed Indicator

Static System

Alternate Static Source

Instrument Panel

Black Instrument Panel

Stall Warning

Heated Pitot/Stall Warning Post Lights

Communication

Pilot PTT Switch

Temperature Gauge

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Clock

Digital Clock

Cockpit Organizer

Approach Plate Holder

Ground Service

Ground Service Plug

Lighting

Underwing Courtesy Lights, Landing & Taxi Lights, Wingtip Strobe Lights, Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Safety Harnesses

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Windows

Tinted Windows, L & R Hinged Window

Protective Covers

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Static Discharge

Static Wicks

Oil System

Oil Quick Drain Valve

Engine Monitoring

EGT Gauge

Seats

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats

Ventilation

Rear Seat Vent System

Recorder

Flight Hour Recorder

Fire Extinguisher

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Transponder

Cessna 300 - Transponder

ADF

Cessna 300 - ADF

ELT

121.50 ELT

Altimeter

Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter, 2nd Sensitive Altimeter

Turn and Bank Indicator

Electric Turn & Bank Indicator

PTT Switch

Pilot PTT Switch

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Installed

Courtesy Lights

Underwing Courtesy Lights

Landing Lights

Landing & Taxi Lights

Strobe Lights

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Anti-Collision Light

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Seat Harnesses

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Stabilizer Boots

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Quick Drain Valve

Vent System

Rear Seat Vent System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
1980
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1980
Interior Notes
Original- Tan Reevane Vinyl Sidewalls and Seat Trim with Matching Novada Fabric Seat Inserts, Horizon Carpet. Rated an 8.
Exterior Notes
Original- Vestal White Base with Hunter Tan Major and Toffee Brown Accent Stripes, very good original glass. Rated an 8.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-F1A6
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley

Asking Price

$199,000

Aircraft Location

McAllen, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 7, 2025: $199,000 - trade-a-plane

Dec 7, 2025: $199,000(+$73,100) - controller

Apr 20, 2025: $125,900 - controller

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