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1983 Cessna 172Q CutlassSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Las Vegas, NV, USA

This 1983 Cessna 172Q Cutlass, with a total airframe time of 6,754 hours, presents a project opportunity with a known history under the seller's 16-year ownership. The aircraft is powered by a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A4N engine with 1,638 hours since major overhaul and a fixed-pitch propeller with 1,274 hours SMOH. It features long-range fuel tanks with 62 gallons of usable fuel, a useful load of 1,045 pounds, and is equipped for both VFR and IFR flight. The seller's asking price is $200,000, with deductions noted for a potential interior overhaul and avionics upgrade, resulting in a net ask of $170,000.

The aircraft has a documented 22-year...

Year
1983
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172Q Cutlass
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
17275952

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
1,045 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,754 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,638 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,274 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logbooks were lost from 1983-2005.
Inspection Status
Annual due end of January 2026.

Avionics

GPS

No GPS explicitly mentioned. Listing states 'avionics upgrade' needed.

Comms

300 Nav/Com - Basic Kit, (2nd Unit)

Autopilot

No autopilot explicitly mentioned.

Audio

No audio panel explicitly mentioned.

Weather

No weather radar or datalink explicitly mentioned.

Traffic

No traffic system explicitly mentioned.

ADS-B Out

No ADS-B Out explicitly mentioned.

ADS-B In

No ADS-B In explicitly mentioned.

PFD

No primary flight display explicitly mentioned.

MFD

No multi-function display explicitly mentioned.

EMS/EIS

No engine monitoring system explicitly mentioned. Basic engine instruments listed.

Additional Equipment

Headsets

Bose Aviation - 2 Headsets

Handheld Radio

iCom - handheld

Fuel System

Long-range fuel tank, Fuel Selector Valve, Left, Both, Right, OFF, Fuel Strainer Drain

Flap System

Flap, Electric, Pre-Select

Brake System

Brakes, Hydraulic Toe-Operated Brake, Parking

Heating System

Heating System, Muffler Type, Heater System, Carburetor Air

Exhaust System

Muffler(s), Engine Exhaust

Electrical System

Alternator, 28 Volt, 60 Amp, Battery, 24 Volt, Circuit Breakers, Electrical

Landing Gear

Landing Gear, Land-O-Matic, Fixed, Nose Wheel, Stearable

Stall Warning System

Stall Warning System, Audible

Pitot Static System

Pitot System, Static Source, Alternate

Lighting

Landing & Taxi (Wing Mounted) Navigation Lights, Beacon Light, Omni-Flash, Courtesy Light, Under-Wing Mounted (set of 2), Locator Beacon Detectors, Navigation Lights

Interior Features

Armrests (Outboard), Ashtray(s), Carpet, Wall-to-Wall, Defroster, Windshield, Glareshield, Padded, Map/ Glove Compartment, Net, Baggage, Pockets, Map & Storage, Seat Belts (All Seats), Shoulder Restraint System with Overhead Storage, Soundproofing, Sun Visors, Ventilators, Adjustable, Cabin Air

Flight Controls

Flight Controls, Pilot Lock, Aieleron & Elevator, Flight Controls, Duel

Flight Instruments

Altimeter, Sensitive (50 fit. Instruments & In/Hg), Clock, Electric, Compass, Magnetic (Lighted), Gyros, Attitude & Directions 1-3 in. Display, Indicator, Airspeed, Indicator, Outside Air Temp., Indicator, Turn Coordinator, Indicator, Vertical Speed, Indicator, True Airspeed

Engine Instruments

Ammeter, Fuel Quantity - Float Type, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Tachometer, Recording

Miscellaneous

Telescope, Power Adapter, Tow Bar, Jack Pads, Tie-Down Rings, Steps, Cabin Entrance - Fixed, Kit, Anti-Precipitation (Includes 5 Control Surface Boarding Straps & 10 Static Wicks)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1983
Paint Year
1983
Interior Notes
Very retro-chic interior. Needs new interior dashboard and upholstery upgrade.
Exterior Notes
Paint, Overall (Modified Polyurethane). Has corrosion in the wings (not airworthy). Exposed to hail damage on wings (not airworthy). Exposed to extreme heat (not airworthy).

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A4N
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Fixed Pitch, 2-Blade

Asking Price

$200,000

Aircraft Location

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 4, 2026: $200,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jan 4, 2026

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