1956 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lincoln, IL, USA
This 1956 Cessna 172, registration N7229A, presents a classic straight-tail model with 3,990 hours total time on the airframe. The engine is a significant feature, with only 360 hours since a factory remanufactured unit was installed in July 1998. The aircraft has a February annual inspection, and its transponder biennial check was completed in February 2025. It is equipped for IFR operations with avionics including dual Narco digital NAV/COMs, a Garmin 327 transponder with encoder, a Garmin GDL84 for ADS-B Out, an SAI-340 electronic attitude indicator, and an STec 50 autopilot with altitude hold. A 60-amp alternator conversion and a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 897 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,990 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 360 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Aircraft is missing the first logbook. Second log starts in 8/79 at 2602 hours total time.
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection: February. Transponder Biannual Check Done 2/2025.
Avionics
AP
STEC 50 - STEC Autopilot with Altitude Hold
ADSB
Garmin GDL 84 - ADS-B Out
PFD
SAI-340 - Electronic Attitude Indicator
Comms
Narco - Dual Digital
Weather
Flight Stream 110 - Glideslope
GPS
Garmin GDL 84 - ADS-B Out
Additional Equipment
Switch Panel
Cessna - Switch Panel
Alternator
60 Amp Alternator Conversion
Starter
Push Button Starter Mod
Exhaust System
Six Probe EG
Engine Gauges
Six Probe EG
Data Link
Flight Stream 110
Glideslope
Engine Monitor
Six Probe EG
Data Interface
Flight Stream 110 - Glideslope
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Interior - Red and Off White Fabrics
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior - White with Burgundy Major and Gold Accent
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
Asking Price
$79,000
Aircraft Location
Lincoln, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 4, 2025: $79,000 - controller
Nov 7, 2025: $79,000(-$10,900) - trade-a-plane
Jul 17, 2025: $89,900 - trade-a-plane
+2 more price changes
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Asking Price
$79,000
Aircraft Location
Lincoln, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 4, 2025: $79,000 - controller
Nov 7, 2025: $79,000(-$10,900) - trade-a-plane
Jul 17, 2025: $89,900 - trade-a-plane
+2 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$79,000