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1958 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • NJ, USA

This 1958 Cessna 172 (N3953F) represents a well-preserved example of the original straight-tail design with only 6,010 total airframe hours. The Continental O-300-A engine shows just 51 hours since its major overhaul in June 2021, complemented by a Sensenich propeller that was manufacturer-overhauled in April 2023 with 875 hours since. The aircraft has been meticulously maintained by its 36-year owner, with recent attention including a June 2023 annual inspection (next due June 2024), five instrument overhauls in 2016, and a new windshield installed in 2015.

Equipped for VFR operations, this 172 features a Narco Mark 12-E NAV-COM with...

Year
1958
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N3953F
Serial #
36853

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Aerial Surveying
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
872 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,010 hrs
Engine 1 Time
51 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
875 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs: Yes
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Due: 6/30/2024

Avionics

Comms

Narco Mark 12-E - NAV-COM (Refurbished, Including the Replacement of the LED Displays in Dec. 2010)

ADS-B Out

uAvionix tailBeacon - ADS-B installed November 2019)

PFD

Narco ID 824 - ID VOR Head

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

The exhaust system was replaced (with two new mufflers) 358 hours ago in October 2011.

Strobe Light

Whalen Strobe

Intercom

Sigtronics Two Place Intercom

Brakes

Cleveland Brakes

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

Shoulder Harnesses

Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The interior is serviceable with seat upholstery (front and back) that was redone in the 1980's and is still in pretty good shape. A new, custom cut, full cabin length, rubber floor mat was installed in 2012. The door and side panels and headliner are original.
Exterior Notes
This airplane needs a paint job (your chance to choose your own color scheme).

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-A
Engine Power
145 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich

Asking Price

$140,000

Aircraft Location

NJ, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jun 25, 2025: $140,000 - aso

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First Seen: Jun 25, 2025

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$140,000