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

This 1956 Cessna 172, offered at $60,000 by its owner in Sacramento, CA, shows a total time on the airframe of 7,212 hours with just 212 hours since major overhaul (SMOH). The annual inspection is current through December 2025, and the aircraft comes with all logs.

This is a thoughtfully upgraded early 172, featuring a Horton STOL kit for improved short-field performance and an engine upgrade to a Continental O-300-D, which includes push button start, a vacuum pump, and a 60-amp alternator. The panel is equipped with dual TKM MX11 NavComs and a Narco AT150 transponder. While it does not have ADS-B Out, a SkyBeacon is available and can be...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

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

Avionics

Transponder

Narco AT150 - Transponder

ADSB

No ADSB out, but I have a skybeacon that can be installed for cost of beacon

Additional Equipment

Engine Upgrades

Engine upgraded with push button starter, vacuum pump, and 60-amp alternator

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

$60,000

Aircraft Location

Sacramento, CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2026: $60,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$60,000