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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Shallowater, TX, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172 (N5698A) presents a well-documented example with 3,659 total airframe hours and a recent major overhaul showing just 96 hours since completion. The Continental engine demonstrates strong compression readings across all cylinders, ranging from 70/80 to 79/80. The aircraft passed its most recent annual inspection in December 2023 and comes with complete maintenance records dating back to new. Currently configured for VFR operations with three-place seating, this classic Skyhawk appears ready for immediate purchase and operation. The seller emphasizes the availability of all original logs and invites serious buyers to...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172
Tail #
N5698A
Serial #
28298

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,659 hrs
Engine 1 Time
96 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All logs since new
Inspection Status
Last annual: 12/2023

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

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