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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bucyrus, OH, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172, registered as N6090A, presents a clean classic straight-tail example with 5,145 total hours on the airframe and 1,685 hours since its engine major overhaul performed by Clydesdale in 1994. The aircraft has always been Ohio-based and hangared, with complete logbooks available for review and no known hail or corrosion issues noted. Its current annual inspection is valid until June 1, 2026, and an IRAN inspection was completed on the engine in 1999, with recent compression checks showing 75/72/72/72/72/72.

The avionics suite includes basic radios with a TKM MX 11 digital com, Dynon D3 digital EFIS, and a Narco AT150...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N6090A
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Useful Load
859 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,145 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,685 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks Available At www.detrayaviation.com
Inspection Status
Annual Due June 1, 2026

Avionics

GPS

IFLY 740 - IFLY GPS (INOP)

Comms

TKM MX 11 - TKM MX Digital COM

PFD

Dynon D3 - Digital EFIS

ADS-B Out

Uavionix Wingtip Beacon - (ADS-B Out)

Additional Equipment

Intercom

Four Place Intercom

Exhaust System

Air-Oil Separator

Electrical System

Plane Power Alternator Conversion

Ventilation System

Soros Fresh Air Vents

Starting System

Push To Start Button Conversion

Lighting System

Nav Light Detectors

Braking System

Dual Toe Brakes

Engine Monitoring

Carb Temperature Gauge

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Orange Vinyl And Fabric Seats And Side Panels With Burgundy Carpeting. In Better Than Average Condition
Exterior Notes
Allover White With Orange And Black Accents. Overall In Fair Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$49,900

Aircraft Location

Bucyrus, OH, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 6, 2025: $49,900 - trade-a-plane

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$49,900