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

This 1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registered as N5928A, presents a well-maintained example with 3,833 total hours on the airframe. The aircraft is powered by a Continental O-300 engine with 1,767 hours since major overhaul and a propeller showing 280 hours since overhaul. Its inspection status is current and valid through May 21, 2025, and the seller notes the aircraft has no damage history and operates regularly, having flown 20 hours in the past six months from its base in San Antonio, Texas.

The avionics suite is configured for VFR flight with a King KT170B nav/com unit. Significant recent updates include a new interior installed in 2022,...

Year
1956
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172 Skyhawk
Tail #
N5928A
Serial #
number

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,833 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,767 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs Complete
Inspection Status
Ok

Avionics

Comms

King KT170B - Nav Com, Bendix

Transponder

NARCO TXP

Additional Equipment

Interior

New Interior Seats Carpet And Liner

Dual Controls

Ignition System

Slick Mags

Starting System

Push Button Starter

Electrical System

Alternator

Vacuum System

Vacuum Pump

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Interior Year
2022
Paint Rating
7/10
Paint Year
2017
Interior Notes
New Interior Seats Carpet And Liner
Exterior Notes
Good Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O300
Engine Power
145 HP

Asking Price

$59,500

Aircraft Location

TX, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 29, 2025: $59,500 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Nov 29, 2025

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Asking Price

$59,500