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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • MO, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172, registration N7294A, is a first-year straight-tail example offered at $49,000. The airframe has accumulated a total time of 5,068 hours, with the engine showing 2,061 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and 788 hours since top overhaul (STOH). The seller indicates the aircraft has no damage history (NDH) and that all logbooks are attached.

The panel has been updated with two uAvionix AV-30s, and the interior is described as newer and in great condition. The exterior features white with red stripes, and as a 172, it seats four with a useful load of 858 pounds. The aircraft is classified for VFR operations. This...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N7294A
Serial #
29394

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
858 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,068 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,061 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs

Additional Equipment

Interior

Updated interior in great condition

Exterior

White with red stripes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Updated interior in great condition
Exterior Notes
White with red stripes, beautiful original straight tail Cessna 172

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$49,000

Aircraft Location

MO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 1, 2026: $49,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 10, 2026: $59,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$49,000