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There are more Cessna 172s flying, and more of them quietly sitting in hangars, than any other type. Owners come to us when a training-fleet airplane gets retired, when a personal Skyhawk has racked up deferred maintenance, or when life simply moved on and the annual keeps coming due. From a 1956 straight-tail to a glass-panel 172S, we buy every variant as-is for cash — no upgrades, no fresh annual, no cleanup required first.
Selling it yourself instead? Our complete guide to how to sell an airplane walks through pricing, paperwork, the pre-buy and escrow step by step — and how we work out what an airplane is worth explains the number.
"The entire process was smooth, professional, and faster than I expected. I recently got hired at an airline and didn't have time to manage the annual or deal with listing the airplane myself, but Cash4Planes made it super easy. We were able to close remotely on my schedule, which was a huge help. Overall, a great experience. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking to sell their airplane quickly and hassle-free."
"Very professional transaction on the sale of my aircraft. Professional team that were straight forward and easy to do business with."
"Tom responded quickly, and followed up with positive choices to get cash for my plane. Thank you, won't hesitate to call again."
Contact Cash4Planes for a direct cash offer. We typically close in 5–10 business days with no broker fees, no listings, and no buyer financing contingencies.
Yes. We buy 172s in any condition — out of annual, run-out engine, tired paint, or sitting for years. The condition affects the number, not whether we make an offer.
Absolutely. From a 1956 straight-tail to a glass-panel 172S, we buy every variant. You don't need to upgrade avionics before selling.
It depends on engine time, logbook completeness, avionics, and corrosion. We give you a real number — usually within 24 hours — after a quick look at the logs.
Either works. A "Cessna 172 for sale" listing on Trade-A-Plane or Controller means photos, showings, pre-buys, and often months of waiting while the hangar bill keeps running. A direct cash offer skips all of that — one number, one closing, done in about a week. If speed and certainty matter more than the last retail dollar, the cash route usually wins.
Yes — a properly documented 180-hp conversion usually adds value, and so does a fresh overhaul. Both are only worth what the paperwork proves, so have the 337 and STC paperwork with the logbooks.
Yes. Retired training-fleet Skyhawks are one of the most common airplanes we buy. High total time and training wear change the number, not whether we'll make an offer.
New to selling an airplane? Start with how to sell an airplane: the complete guide, or see how we pay cash for airplanes in any condition.