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1959 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Troy, MI, USA

This is a classic 1959 Cessna 172, straight-tail variant, registered as N4150F and based out of Oakland/Troy Airport (KVLL) in Michigan. Offered at $74,450, the airframe has a total time of 3,948 hours, with a useful load of 868 lbs off a max gross takeoff weight of 2,200 lbs. Power comes from a Continental O-300-A rated at 145 horsepower, which has 1,942.5 hours since major overhaul, turning a McCauley 1A170 propeller. The engine has been upgraded with a Stratus CO-300 spin-on oil filter adapter and a Reiff SS6 engine preheat kit, both installed in February 2026. The seller notes the aircraft has a strong maintenance history, with the last...

Year
1959
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N4150F
Serial #
46050

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,948 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,942.5 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Log Books begin in 1969.
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection completed on July 7, 2025.

Avionics

PFD

uAvionix AV-30C - displays (installed March 2026). AV-Mag and AV-Link installed for enhanced data and traffic capabilities.

Comms

Trig TY96A - VHF Radio

ADSB

uAvionix tailBeacon - assembly.

Additional Equipment

Engine Upgrades

Stratus CO-300 - spin-on oil filter adapter and engine preheat kit, both installed in February

Interior

Upgraded with a new carpet assembly from SCS Interiors in October 2022.

Fuel System

SAF-AIR CAV-170 - SAF-AIR wing fuel sump drain valves.

Display Accessories

uAvionix AV-Mag - and installed for enhanced data and traffic capabilities.

Instrument Panel

Custom fabricated and installed new instrument panel in October 2022. Hard-mounted iPad fixture included on the panel - iPad Mini Included!

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Upgraded with a new carpet assembly from SCS Interiors in October 2022.
Exterior Notes
Red over Matterhorn white and paint is in good conditions - always hangared.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-A
Engine Power
145 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1A170

Asking Price

$74,450

Aircraft Location

Troy, MI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 7, 2026: $74,450(-$3,100) - trade-a-plane

Aug 4, 2026: $77,550(-$5,900) - trade-a-plane

Jun 25, 2026: $83,450 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 25, 2026

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$74,450