CESSNA 172R Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA 172R, manufactured from 1997 - to present, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 3 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 13,500', a normal cruise speed of 117 KTS/135 MPH, and a 589 NM/678 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 172R has a 1,642' 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 172R is $165,000.00. A $82,500.00 loan over 120 months including $343.75 per month in interest equates to a $4,136.86 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 172R has total variable costs of $58,275.00, total fixed costs of $81,550.00, and an annual budget of $139,825.00. This breaks down to $310.72 per hour.