1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lincoln, IL, USA
This 1956 Cessna 172 presents a classic straight-tail model with 3,990 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft features a factory remanufactured engine installed in July 1998 with only 360 hours since installation, and it received its annual inspection in February. The avionics suite includes IFR capability with dual Narco digital NAV/COMs, a Garmin 327 transponder with encoder, Garmin GDL84 ADS-B Out, and an STec 50 autopilot with altitude hold. Notable modifications include a 60-amp alternator conversion and push-button starter modification.
The aircraft carries damage history with a wing repair completed in 1975 and is missing its...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 897 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,990 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 360 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Aircraft is missing the first logbook. Second log starts in 8/79 at 2602 hours total time.
- Inspection Status
- February Annual, Transponder Biannual Check Done 2/2025
Avionics
Autopilot
STEC 50 - STEC Autopilot with Altitude Hold
ADS-B Out
Garmin GDL 84 - ADS-B Out
PFD
SAI-340 - Electronic Attitude Indicator
Comms
Narco - Dual Digital NAV/COMs
Weather
Flight Stream 110 - Glideslope
Additional Equipment
Switch Panel
Cessna - Switch Panel
Alternator
60 Amp Alternator Conversion
Starter
Push Button Starter Mod
Exhaust System
Six Probe EG
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Red and Off White Fabrics
- Exterior Notes
- White with Burgundy Major and Gold Accent
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
Asking Price
$79,000
Aircraft Location
Lincoln, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 7, 2025: $79,000(-$10,900) - trade-a-plane
Jul 17, 2025: $89,900 - trade-a-plane
Jul 1, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$79,000
Aircraft Location
Lincoln, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 7, 2025: $79,000(-$10,900) - trade-a-plane
Jul 17, 2025: $89,900 - trade-a-plane
Jul 1, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
Contact Seller
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