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1959 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Eldon, MO, USA

This 1959 Cessna 172, located in Eldon, Missouri, is offered for sale at $78,000 and is presented by its owner with no liens. The seller states the aircraft has no damage history and no corrosion, backed by complete log books, and it has always been hangared. Total time on the airframe is 4,813 hours, with 283 hours since major overhaul on the Continental O-300 engine, which was rebuilt in 2015 with all paperwork available. The annual inspection is dated July 2026, a fresh oil change has been completed, and the aircraft is described as ready to fly and flown regularly; the seller notes that times will change.

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Year
1959
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,813 hrs
Engine 1 Time
283 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Log Books
Inspection Status
Annual July 2026

Avionics

Comms

King KX 170B - KX Rebuilt 2026

Audio

PMA 6000B - PMA Audio Panel Installed 2026

ADSB

ADS-B Tail Beacon

Additional Equipment

Alternator

Oil Filter

Battery

New Battery 2026

LED Landing Light

LED Taxi/Landing Lights

Wing Strobes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
No Damage History, No Corrosion

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300
Propeller Model
Fixed Pitch

Asking Price

$78,000

Aircraft Location

Eldon, MO, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 24, 2026: $78,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Oct 24, 2026

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Asking Price

$78,000