CESSNA 172SP Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA 172SP, manufactured from 1998 - to present, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 3 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 14,000', a normal cruise speed of 115 KTS/132 MPH, and a 527 NM/606 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 172SP has a 1,592' balanced field length and 1,642' 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 172SP is $234,000.00. A $117,000.00 loan over 120 months including $487.5 per month in interest equates to a $5,866.81 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 172SP has total variable costs of $61,762.50, total fixed costs of $84,035.00, and an annual budget of $145,797.50. This breaks down to $323.99 per hour.