I'm looking at at 172 that has 1100 hours since overhaul, holding 73/90
++ on all cylinders...the only thing holding me back, last overhaul was
1976...

What year 172? Does it have the H2AD engine?

How many hours in RECENT years is most important. If it got 1000 hours from
'76 to '86, and then 100 hours since '87, run like hell.

If, on the other hand, it's flown a lot in the last five years, you may be
okay.

Study the logs, young Grasshopper, as they will tell the tale.

:-)

(And get a thorough pre-buy inspection!)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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