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| Research parameter | Cessna172 SkyhawkFull report | CirrusSR22Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single-engine piston | Single-engine piston |
| Average listed airframe hours | Public reports do not publish model-average hours | Public reports do not publish model-average hours |
| Published speed · see stated measure | 124 KTAS · Maximum cruise | 183 KTAS · Maximum cruise |
| Published range | 640 nm | 1,169 nm |
| Published seating / occupants | 4 total occupants | Up to 5 total seats |
| Reference variant | Current Skyhawk (172S) | SR22 G7+ · current specification |
| Performance conditions | Manufacturer maximum figures for the current Skyhawk; earlier 172 variants have different engines, weights and performance. | Maximum range is published at 55% power; maximum cruise uses a different power setting. Earlier generations have different equipment and performance. |
| Published median asking · dated report | No verified public benchmark | $345,000 U.S. advertised model group; priced sample unspecified. Data as of 2026-09-30. Publisher evidence ↗ |
| New shipments · Jan–Jun 2026 | 107 · CE-172S Skyhawk SP 172S only; excludes historical 172 variants. GAMA report ↗ | 73 · SR22 Cirrus normally aspirated SR22; SR22T is separately reported and excluded. Do not use AVIC General's separate SR22 row. GAMA report ↗ |
| Skyfort listing sample · median asking | — | — |
| Available inventory | No eligible observations | No eligible observations |
| Market activity | No verified sale activity | No verified sale activity |
| Verified selling time | Insufficient evidence | Insufficient evidence |
| Maintenance considerations | Review complete logbooks, engine and propeller history, applicable airworthiness directives, corrosion findings, and avionics documentation with a qualified maintenance professional. | Review CAPS and restraint-system service dates, engine history, records continuity, and the exact generation and avionics configuration with a qualified maintenance professional. |
| Market evidence | n=0 priced listings; 0 verified dated sales. Last eligible ask: Unavailable. Sources: None. | n=0 priced listings; 0 verified dated sales. Last eligible ask: Unavailable. Sources: None. |
| Specification source | Manufacturer reference ↗ | Manufacturer reference ↗ |
Published maximum performance figures vary by variant, configuration and operating conditions; they are not mission guarantees. Verify the aircraft flight manual.
Catalog available · Market feeds awaiting connection · Public report research reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Individual listing feeds are not connected. Methodology