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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sacramento, CA, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172, offered at $54,000 by owner Larry Johnson in Sacramento, CA, presents a well-documented airframe with 7,212 total time and 220 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft carries an annual inspection valid through December 2025, and all logs are available for review. The engine has been upgraded to a Continental O-300-D featuring a push-button starter, vacuum pump, and 60-amp alternator, complementing the installation of a Horton STOL kit for enhanced short-field performance.

The panel is equipped with dual TKM MX11 nav/coms and a Narco AT150 transponder. While the aircraft does not currently have ADS-B out, a SkyBeacon...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,212 hrs
Engine 1 Time
220 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All logs
Inspection Status
Annual 12/2025

Avionics

Comms

TKM MX11 - Dual TKM NavComs

Transponder

Narco AT150 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Shoulder Harness

Windshield

One piece windshield

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Dated interior
Exterior Notes
Nice paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-D

Asking Price

$54,000

Aircraft Location

Sacramento, CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 4, 2026: $54,000(-$6,000) - barnstormers

May 9, 2026: $60,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$54,000