CESSNA 172P Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA 172P, manufactured from 1981 - 1986, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 3 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 13,000', a normal cruise speed of 111 KTS/128 MPH, and a 728 NM/837 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 172P has a 1,355' balanced field length and 1,629' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'00" high, 03'03" wide, and 11'09" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 30.00 ft^3; 30.00 ft^3 being internal and 00.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned CESSNA 172P is $52,500.00. A $26,250.00 loan over 120 months including $109.38 per month in interest equates to a $1,316.27 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 172P has total variable costs of $59,737.50, total fixed costs of $81,545.00, and an annual budget of $141,282.50. This breaks down to $313.96 per hour.