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1959 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Paris, TX, USA

This 1959 Cessna 172, registered as N7051T, is a well-presented early model currently offered at $70,000. The airframe has a total time of 5,691 hours, with the engine and propeller both showing mid-time reserves. Power comes from a 145HP Continental O-300-A with 920.2 hours since a major overhaul performed in 1994, while the McCauley fixed-pitch prop has 1,044 hours SMOH from 1991. The engine’s most recent compression checks are all strong, ranging from 72/80 to 76/80 across all six cylinders. The aircraft is in annual, with the next inspection due September 2026, and the certified VFR check is valid until July 2027. All applicable...

Year
1959
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N7051T
Serial #
46651

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,691 hrs
Engine 1 Time
920.2 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,044 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Log Books
Inspection Status
In Annual, performed 9/2025. Annual Inspection Next Due: September 2026. Certified VFR Next Due: July 2027.

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GNC 250XL - GNC Nav/Com (VFR Only)

Audio

FlightCom 403MC - place)

ADSB

Stratus Appareo - transponder with 3i ADSB IN/OUT

ADS-B In

Stratus Appareo - transponder with 3i ADSB IN/OUT

EMS

Electronics International EGT - EGT monitor

PFD

Electronics International Step Clock

Additional Equipment

Fuel Tanks

37 Gal.

Flaps

Manual Flaps

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Fire Extinguisher

Lights

LED Landing lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
1997
Paint Rating
6/10
Paint Year
1991
Interior Notes
Rated: 8/10. Grey cloth seats, side panels and carpet, tan headliner. Interior replaced in 1997. The interior is in great shape.
Exterior Notes
Rated: 6/10. Painted in 1991 in Sherwin Williams Juneau White, with Starlight Blue and Polar Gray accent stripes. The paint still has good shine and fantastic ramp appeal. Minor imperfections.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-A
Engine Power
145 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley Fixed Pitch Prop EM7653

Asking Price

$70,000

Aircraft Location

Paris, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 1, 2026: $70,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 1, 2026

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