1973 Reims Cessna FR 172 J Rocket
The Cessna 172 Rocket, registered as D-ECVF, presents a unique opportunity to own a well-maintained aircraft with a rich and traceable history. Since its initial registration in Germany, this aircraft has remained consistently under the same registration and has been cared for by only three owners. Its meticulously kept journey logbooks, which date back to 1977, document its total time of 1,657 hours at that time and are now fully digitized.
With approximately 4,185 total flight hours, including about 1,156 hours since its engine overhaul and 124 hours since its propeller overhaul, this aircraft reflects the diligent maintenance it has received. Equipped with a powerful 210 HP engine, it delivers impressive performance and reliability. The current owner, who has cherished the aircraft since 2000, has ensured that it remains in excellent condition, with no known damage history to date.
This is an exceptional chance to acquire a Cessna 172 Rocket with a proven record of care, performance, and dependability.
We offer this aircraft as exclusive broker - contact s for any question!
Details
200-hr inspection incl. several SID's completed in July 2024
ARC valid until 05. Sep. 2025
BEM 734,7 kg @ 93,6 cm
MTOM 1157 kg
Continental IO-360-DCH, rated at 210 hp
TBO 1500 hr or 12 years recommended
1156 SMOH completed in Sep. 1986
leak test: 70 / 72 / 58 / 65 / 70 / 70 of 80 psi
Mühlbauer MTV-12-D/180-17, 3-blade
TBO 2000 hr or 6 years recommended
124 SPOH completed in July 2015
The Cessna 172 Rocket, registered as D-ECVF, boasts a well-documented history with complete digital logbooks available. Its journey logbooks date back to 1977, recording 1,657 TT at that point. The aircraft has been based in Germany since new and has always been registered as D-ECVF.
The current, third owner acquired the aircraft in 2000, when it had accumulated 3,850 total hours. It has been carefully maintained, with no known damage history, making it an excellent example of this reliable model.
Avionics
| Audio/Marker | King | KMA-20 |
| COM | Trig | TY-96 (8,33 kHz spacing) |
| COM/NAV | King | KX-175 |
| GPS | Trimble | TNL-2000 |
| Transponder | Trig | TT31 |
| Encoding altimeter | ACK | A-30 |
| Autopilot | Edo-Aire | Century II B |
| ADF | King | KR-87 with MDI |
| ELT | Artex | ME-406ACE |
Equipment
- digital logbooks
- Comolzig exhaust muffler
- ELT
- Intercom
Price Information
EUR 95.000,- private
