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1956 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • NC, USA

This 1956 Cessna 172 (N6821A) presents a well-maintained example of the straight-tail era, showing 4,347 total hours with a fresh engine and propeller showing just 127 hours since major overhaul in December 2019. The Continental powerplant features Slick magnetos, Skytech starter, Steve's oil cooler kit, and an F&M oil filter adapter, complemented by a new climb propeller installed during the overhaul. The aircraft's 1987 paint job in patriotic red, white, and blue still presents well at 7/10 condition despite some minor hail damage, while the interior shows its age with a headliner needing replacement.

The panel is equipped for both VFR...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172 Skyhawk
Tail #
N6821A
Serial #
number

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Training, Classic / Antique
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,347 hrs
Engine 1 Time
127 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
127 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Imaged Copies Of The Logs Are Available Upon Verbal Request
Inspection Status
Annual In-Progress / Prior June 2024, Inspection Expiry: June 30, 2026

Avionics

Audio

King KMA20 - Audio Panel

Comms

King KX175 - Nav/Com, Nav/Com

cdi

King CDI - CDI w/GS

ADS-B Out

uAvionix Tail Beacon - ADSB

Transponder

King KT76A - Transponder

ELT

Artex 406 - ELT

navigation

King CDI - CDI w/GS

Additional Equipment

Starter

Skytech - Starter

Alternator

Oil Cooler Kit

Steve's - oil cooler kit

Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pump (Primary)

Venturi

Venturi (Backup)

Gaskets

Real Seals - Gaskets

Oil Filter Adapter

F&M - F&M oil filter adapter

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors

Shoulder Harnesses

Shoulder harnesses (2008)

Dual Attitude Indicators

Dual / backup attitude indicator

Battery

Concorde - New Battery Feb, 2024

Magneto

Slick - Mags

Oil Filter

F&M - F&M Oil Filter Adapter

Oil Cooler

Steve's - Oil Cooler Kit

Vacuum System

Vacuum Pump (Primary w/ Venturi Backup)

Safety Harnesses

Shoulder Harnesses

Flight Instruments

Dual Attitude Indicators (Venturi / Vacuum Pump)

Panel Cover

Lighted Panel Cover (Currently Not Installed)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Interior Year
1957
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1987
Interior Notes
Interior headliner needs replacing
Exterior Notes
Red, White, Blue Paint With Few Minor Dings From Hail

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300
Propeller Model
Climb Prop

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Aircraft Location

NC, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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