1980 Cessna 172RG CutlassSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass (N4953V) presents an exceptionally preserved example with a remarkable single-family ownership history spanning two generations. With 2,505 total hours on both airframe and its original Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine (180 HP), this aircraft has been meticulously maintained with complete logs since new and no damage history. The engine, though past its 2,000-hour TBO, showed strong compressions of 78/72/78/78 at last annual and consumed less than 2 quarts of oil during its recent 16-hour ferry flight from Oregon to Texas. The McCauley propeller has 1,000 hours since overhaul.

The aircraft retains its original factory paint in Vestal White with Hunter Tan and Toffee Brown accents, rated 8/10, along with the original tan Reevane vinyl interior (also rated 8/10). Avionics include a TKM MX385 nav/com with glideslope, Cessna 300A autopilot, and a full suite of vintage but functional instruments including dual altimeters and an Aerosonic altitude digitizer. Notable features include a 62-gallon fuel capacity, 980 lb useful load, underwing lights, and articulating seats. Stored in the same Oregon hangar since new, it comes with a current annual (due December 2025) and fresh VFR transponder check (due January 2027). This time-capsule 172RG is IFR-capable and ready for its next owner.