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

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass, registration N4953V, presents a highly original, one-family-owned aircraft with a total airframe time of 2,505 hours. Its most significant feature is a comprehensive firewall-forward overhaul completed in 2025, resulting in a 0-hour SMOH Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine. The overhaul was performed by Western Skyways to new parts limits with new Superior Millennium cylinders and includes a 3-year warranty, accompanied by a 0-hour SMOH McCauley propeller. The aircraft has a fresh annual inspection valid until February 2027 and a fresh IFR certification will be provided with the sale.

Maintained with no damage history...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172RG Cutlass
Tail #
N4953V
Serial #
number172RG0423Total

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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
(SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
(SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Yes
Inspection Status
Fresh McCreery Annual Inspection, Annual Due: February, 2027, IFR: Fresh with Sale

Avionics

Comms

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

AP

Cessna 300A - Autopilot:

Audio

Cessna 300/400 - Audio Panel/Markers:

ADSB

Cessna 300 - ADS-B: Nav Light ADSB

PFD

Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter - Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators, Vertical Speed Indicator, 2nd Sensitive Electric Turn Bank, True Airspeed Indicator

EMS

EGT Gauge, Flight Hour Recorder

Additional Equipment

Heated Pitot

Heated Pitot, Heated Pitot/Stall Warning

Altitude Digitizer

Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer Altimeter

Vacuum System

New Vacuum Pump, Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators

Vertical Speed Indicator

Sensitive Altimeter

2nd Sensitive Altimeter

Turn & Bank Indicator

Electric Turn & Bank

True Airspeed Indicator

Alternate Static Source

Instrument Panel

Black Instrument Panel

Stall Warning

Heated Pitot/Stall Warning Post Lights

Pilot PTT Switch

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Digital Clock

Approach Plate Holder

Spare Radio

Spare C400 Radio included

Ground Service Plug

Courtesy Lights

Underwing Courtesy Lights

Landing & Taxi Lights

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Anti-Collision Light

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Inertial Reel Harnesses

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Tinted Windows

Hinged Window

L & R Hinged Window

Stabilizer Boots

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Static Wicks

Static Wicks (all new)

Oil Quick Drain Valve

EGT Gauge

Articulating Seats

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats

Rear Seat Vent System

Flight Hour Recorder

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Transponder

Cessna 300A - Transponder

ADF

Cessna 300 - ADF

ELT

121.50 ELT

Altimeter

Aerosonic Altitude Digitizer - Altimeter, 2nd Sensitive Altimeter

Turn Coordinator

Electric Turn & Bank

Airspeed Indicator

True Airspeed Indicator

Static System

Alternate Static Source

Lighting

Post Lights, Ground Service Plug, Underwing Courtesy Lights, Landing & Taxi Lights, Wingtip Strobe Lights, Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Intercom

Pilot PTT Switch

Temperature Gauge

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Clock

Digital Clock

Document Holder

Approach Plate Holder

Seat Harnesses

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Windows

Tinted Windows, L & R Hinged Window

Protective Covers

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Static Discharge

Static Wicks (all new)

Oil System

Oil Quick Drain Valve

Engine Gauge

EGT Gauge

Seats

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses, Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats

Ventilation

Rear Seat Vent System

Flight Recorder

Flight Hour Recorder

Fire Extinguisher

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Flight Instruments

Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators, Vertical Speed Indicator, Electric Turn & Bank, True Airspeed Indicator, Alternate Static Source, Black Instrument Panel

Pitot System

Heated Pitot/Stall Warning

Airframe

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots, Static Wicks (all new)

Engine Monitoring

EGT Gauge, Oil Quick Drain Valve

Safety Equipment

Handheld Fire Extinguisher, ELT: 121.50

Miscellaneous

Ground Service Plug, Stabilizer Abrasion Boots, Static Wicks (all new), Oil Quick Drain Valve, Rear Seat Vent System, Handheld Fire Extinguisher, Outside Air Temp Gauge, Digital Clock, Approach Plate Holder, Pilot PTT Switch

Underwing Courtesy Lights

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Hinged Windows

L & R Hinged Window

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Vacuum Pump

New Vacuum Pump

Seats and Harnesses

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats, L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

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
2-Blade McCauley Prop

Asking Price

$195,000

Aircraft Location

McAllen, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 22, 2026: $195,000 - aircraftforsale

Feb 6, 2026: $195,000 - controller

Feb 6, 2026: $195,000(-$4,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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