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by xxxttt
Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:43 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172
Replies: 19
Views: 2570

Re: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172

We got the prebuy report today as below. Too much items need to be fixed, we will walk away like previous buyer checked with them. -ELT Installation requires replacement with 406 ELT by Nov/25. -Sanded down bare metal on empennage has multiple (30+) rivets that now require replacement. -Oil cooler c...
by xxxttt
Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:38 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172
Replies: 19
Views: 2570

Re: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172

I get that the panel is a nice selling feature. For 80k with a runout engine doesn't seem worth it to me. 172s are highly sought after and hyper inflated due to the desire from flight schools. They are rock solid, amazing airplanes, but just not worth it in my opinion. A Grumman AA5 or a cherokee 1...
by xxxttt
Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172
Replies: 19
Views: 2570

Re: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172

Mine is, don't buy a 172. THIS! Unless you have some very specific reason why you really need a 172, there's lots of planes that offer more value for your money. Both on the lower end of the performance spectrum (C150, C152) and higher end of the spectrum (Mooney) Unless you're getting the 172 almo...
by xxxttt
Mon Jun 02, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172
Replies: 19
Views: 2570

Re: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172

Scudrunner703 wrote: Mon Jun 02, 2025 7:09 am Aerotech Engines in Halifax is the best around.
Sent a message to them! Lets see
by xxxttt
Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:08 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172
Replies: 19
Views: 2570

Seeking advice on buying a Cessna 172

Hi all, I'm eying on a Cessna 172 f with good avionics (Garmin GFC 500 AP) and reasonable price but the engine O-300-C is reaching 2300 SMOH. One cylinder has 55/80 compression but rest of them are 75-78/80. Owner said they have fixed that cylinder for a few times but the compression would drop afte...

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