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1957 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Eurika , NV USA

This 1957 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registered as N5799A, presents a classic, straightforward entry into general aviation. Based in Eureka, NV, the aircraft is configured for VFR flight and offers seating for four. The airframe has accumulated a total time of 3,769 hours, with the Lycoming O-300A engine and propeller each having 340 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), providing a recently overhauled powerplant. The seller describes this as a clean, honest setup ideal for training, time-building, or relaxed weekend flying.

The aircraft retains basic steam gauges, featuring a standard six-pack instrument panel. As a 1957 model, it embodies the...

Year
1957
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172 Skyhawk
Tail #
N5799A
Serial #
Not Listed

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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
3,769 hrs
Engine 1 Time
340 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
340 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-300A

Asking Price

$52,000

Aircraft Location

Eurika , NV USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 13, 2026: $52,000(-$3,000) - trade-a-plane

May 16, 2026: $55,000(-$14,000) - trade-a-plane

Feb 16, 2026: $69,000(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$52,000