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1956 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Franklinton, LA, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172 straight-tail, registration N5679A, is offered for sale in Franklinton, Louisiana, where it is hangared at 2R7. The airframe shows 4,364.22 hours total time, and the Continental O-300D engine has 2,064.42 hours total time with 479.22 hours since major overhaul. The annual inspection is due March 2027, all ADs are current, and complete log books are included. The seller describes the aircraft as very clean and well maintained. No damage history is noted in the listing.

The panel carries a KMA24 audio panel, dual KX155 nav/coms, KN64 DME, KR87 ADF, and KT-78A transponder with encoding altimeter, along with KI208, KI209,...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N5679A
Serial #
28279

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,364.22 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,064.42 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Log Books
Inspection Status
Annual due March 2027. All ADs current

Avionics

Audio

KMA 24 - KMA Audio

GPS

KN 64 - KN DME

Comms

KR 87 - KR ADF, (2) KX Nav/Com, Transponder with encoding altimeter

ADSB

UAX-90036-01 - ADS-B Out

EMS

EGT and CHT gauges

Additional Equipment

Intercom

PS2000 - 4 place intercom

Indicators

KI208 - indicators

Hobbs Timer

Wheel Pants

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior navy/grey with new grey carpet
Exterior Notes
Exterior Imron Wimbledon White with navy and bright blue trim and wheel pants

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$69,000

Aircraft Location

Franklinton, LA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 22, 2026: $69,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$69,000