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1957 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Erie, CO, USA

This 1957 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registration N7259A, is an attractively priced option for a pilot seeking a well-maintained and modernized classic. Hangared in Erie, Colorado, the airframe shows a total time of 3,858 hours with the Continental O-300-A engine having just 676 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has a useful load of 876 pounds and is configured for four seats under VFR flight rules.

The aircraft has been the subject of several recent, owner-friendly upgrades completed within the past year. These include a Hartzell alternator conversion for improved electrical output, a Skytec push-button starter replacing the original...

Year
1957
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172 Skyhawk
Tail #
N7259A
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
876 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,858 hrs
Engine 1 Time
676 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Freshly completed annual. Last annual - November 2025.

Avionics

PFD

uAvionix AV-30 - electronic flight (recently installed)

Additional Equipment

Starter

Skytec - Modern push-button starter replaces the old pull-start system

Alternator

Hartzell - alternator conversion delivers stronger electrical capacity than the original generator

Landing Gear

Received new tires, brakes, and wheel components

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9/10
Paint Rating
10/10
Interior Notes
New interior with a 9/10 rating
Exterior Notes
Immaculate exterior with a 10/10 rating. Hangared.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$99,000

Aircraft Location

Erie, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 22, 2026: $99,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$99,000