1956 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Minden, NV, USA
This 1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registered as N5988A, presents as a classic VFR-equipped aircraft with a total time of 3,121 hours on the airframe. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-320-A4M engine upgrade from the original O-300, which has been ported and flowed to provide over 200 horsepower and shows 350 hours since its last major overhaul (SMOH); it turns a 76-inch Sensenich fixed-pitch propeller. A recent annual inspection was completed in October 2025.
The listing highlights several airframe upgrades, including the installation of flap gap seals and new control cables and pulleys installed in 2022. The panel is equipped with basic...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,121 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 350 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Last Annual - October 2025
Avionics
PFD
Basic Steam Gages (Six Pack)
Additional Equipment
Airframe
Flap Gap Seals Installed. New Control Cables And Pulleys Installed In 2022.
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Clean Well-Kept Vintage Interior
- Exterior Notes
- Timeless Wings. Pure Flying. Ready When You Are.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-A4M
- Engine Power
- 200 HP
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich 76" Fixed Pitch
Asking Price
$70,000
Aircraft Location
Minden, NV, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 16, 2026: $70,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
Jan 28, 2026: $75,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$70,000
Aircraft Location
Minden, NV, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 16, 2026: $70,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
Jan 28, 2026: $75,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$70,000