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1957 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Amarillo, TX, USA

This 1957 Cessna 172, registration N5716A, is a straight-tail model with a total time of 3,818.7 hours on the airframe. Its primary value driver is a major engine overhaul completed in 2021 on its Continental O-300 engine, which now shows only 368.9 hours since overhaul, offering excellent time remaining before TBO. The aircraft is equipped for both VFR and IFR flight with a panel featuring a Garmin 430W, a dual Nav/Com setup, a transponder with ADS-B Out, and a standard six-pack of instruments.

The aircraft presents in a clean blue and white exterior paint scheme with very good overall cosmetic condition, clear windows, and a classic dual...

Year
1957
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N5716A
Serial #
28316

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,818.7 hrs
Engine 1 Time
368 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logs available upon request

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

Comms

Dual Nav/Com Setup

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Clean tan cloth seating. Matching side panels. Rear bench in very good condition. Classic vintage aesthetic. Comfortable and well-kept cabin.
Exterior Notes
Attractive blue & white scheme. Good gloss and presentation. Strong ramp appeal. Classic straight-tail lines.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$78,500

Aircraft Location

Amarillo, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 19, 2026: $78,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$78,500