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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Village of Endicott, NY, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172, registration N7186A, presents a well-maintained example with a recent engine overhaul and significant performance upgrades. The airframe has 5,437 total hours, while the 180hp Lycoming O-360-A1A engine installed via Avcon conversion shows 145 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with a Hartzell constant-speed propeller with 416 hours since new and a rebuilt governor, along with an 18-gallon Javelin auxiliary fuel tank for extended range. Recent maintenance includes an annual inspection completed in July, and engine compressions are reported as excellent across all cylinders.

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Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172
Tail #
n7186a
Serial #
29286

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,437 hrs
Engine 1 Time
145 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
416 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual in July

Avionics

Comms

King KX-170B

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

Fuel System

Javelin 18 gal aux tank

Exhaust System

Very good heavy duty muffler and pipes

Oil System

M20 oil separator

Safety Equipment

Front shoulder harnesses

Ignition System

Slick mags and wires

Air Filter

Challenger intake filter

Starting System

Skytech starter

Intercom

4 place intercom

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1956
Paint Year
2010
Interior Notes
Interior is in average condition
Exterior Notes
Nice paint and flies very good

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
0360A1A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell Constant Speed

Asking Price

$92,000

Aircraft Location

Village of Endicott, NY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 15, 2025: $92,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 15, 2025

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Asking Price

$92,000