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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lincoln Park, NJ, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172, registered as N5860A, presents as a well-equipped example with 2,494 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft features a 170hp STC conversion with its Lycoming O-340 engine showing 1,038 hours since major overhaul and a propeller with 262 hours since overhaul. The panel is equipped with dual Garmin G5s, a Garmin GTN650 GPS, and a Garmin GTX345 transponder with ADS-B capability, supported by Cleveland wheels and brakes and an 18-gallon auxiliary fuel tank.

The aircraft underwent a complete restoration in 1978 where all parts were zinc-chromated, contributing to its reported absence of corrosion and no damage...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N5860A
Serial #
28460

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
675 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,494 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,038 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
262 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Logs Complete Since New, With Some Gaps From 1986-1998 And No Flying From 2007-2019
Inspection Status
June 2025 Annual, Due June 2026

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GPS

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder with ADS-B

Additional Equipment

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes

Auxiliary Fuel Tank

18 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
5.5/10
Paint Rating
6/10
Paint Year
1978
Interior Notes
Interior Is In Average Condition With No Rips Or Tears
Exterior Notes
Paint Was Done In 1978, And Shows Typical Blemishes, Fading And Touch Up Spots For The Age

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-340
Engine Power
170 HP

Asking Price

$79,900

Aircraft Location

Lincoln Park, NJ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 17, 2025: $79,900 - trade-a-plane

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$79,900