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1981 Cessna 172RG CutlassSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • TX, USA

This 1981 Cessna 172RG Cutlass, registration N117PB, presents a well-equipped retractable-gear trainer with 7,800 hours total time. Its engine has 2,640 hours since major overhaul and the propeller has 3,700 hours since new. The aircraft is described as having been used for instrument training, flight planning at 130 knots, and burning a quart of oil every 10-12 hours with strong engine compression. It will be delivered with a fresh annual inspection and fresh 91.411 and 91.413 pitot-static and transponder checks completed.

The panel is IFR-capable and features a modernized suite including a Garmin GNS 530W GPS/comm, dual Garmin G5 flight...

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172RG Cutlass
Tail #
N117PB
Serial #
172RG0897

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,800 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,640 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
3,700 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Plane will have fresh annual for new owner and fresh 91:411 and 413 done.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS GPS/comm

PFD

Garmin G5 - AI

MFD

Garmin G5 - HSI

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - with ADSB in/out

Audio

PS PmA7000M-S - PS Audio Panel

Comms

KX155 - com/nav

AP

Navomatic 300A

Additional Equipment

Fuel Flow Indicator

Shadin - Fuel Flow

Tachometer

P1000 - Digital Tach

Instrument Lighting

Instrument Ring Lights

Compass

PAI-700 - Vertical Compass

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Door Struts

Engine Pre-heat

Engine Pre Heat

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior is a 5 with seat covers. Some panels have small cracks but nothing bad.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$92,000

Aircraft Location

TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 1, 2026: $92,000(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

Mar 19, 2026: $98,000(-$12,000) - trade-a-plane

Mar 10, 2026: $110,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 10, 2026

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$92,000