1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fairbanks, AK, USA
This 1956 Cessna 172 (N5004A, serial 28004) presents as a well-maintained example with 7,870 total airframe hours and an interesting provenance as the fifth 172 certified in 1955, originally serving at Lowry AFB Aero Club before accumulating significant Alaska history. The Continental O-300A engine shows 1,131 hours SMOH with Millennium cylinder assemblies, while the Sensenich M74DR-0-54 propeller has 134 hours since overhaul by PTSO. Notable recent work includes landing gear legs overhauled by The Landing Gear Works and multiple system upgrades like a Plane Power alternator, Sky-Tec starter, new carburetor, Slick magnetos, McFarlane fuel...
- Year
- 1956
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172
- Tail #
- N5004A
- Serial #
- 28004
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 1,335 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 7,870 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,131 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 134 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC VFR-GPS/COMM and spare GNC with tray
Comms
MX170C
Transponder
King KT-76A - Transponder
ADS-B Out
uAvioni tailBeacon - ADS-B
Audio
PS Engineering PMA 4000 - PS PMA Intercom/Audio Selector with place headset jacks
EMS/EIS
Electronics International EGT/CHT Display - EGT/CHT Single Cylinder
Additional Equipment
Alternator
Plane Power Alternator - Regulator with ALT INOP annunciator
Starter
Sky-Tec Starter - with Push Button
Carburetor
New Carburetor and Air Filter
Magnetos
Slick Magnetos - New Plug Wires and Fine Wire Spark Plugs
Fuel Selector
McFarlane Fuel Selector
Battery
New battery
Tires
Goodyear - tubes and tires
Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers replaced with "push pull" type, split electrical bus to Master & Radio
ELT
Artex 345 - 406 ELT
Lights
Whelen LED PAR - LED PAR Landing and Taxi lights
Seat Belts
BAS Inc Lap/Both Shoulder belts
Oil Filter
Oil Filter Adapter
Heating System
Safe-Heat Oil Pan Pad - with Controller Kit
Fuel System
Cessna Service Kit - Removed the top of wing fuel vent and installed fuel vent bottom of left wing behind wing strut
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-300A
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich M74DR-0-54
Asking Price
$65,000
Aircraft Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 17, 2025: $65,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$65,000
Aircraft Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 17, 2025: $65,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$65,000