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

This 1959 Cessna 172, registered as N4043F, presents a classic airframe with a solid foundation of 4,213 total hours, updated with significant modern avionics and recent maintenance. The aircraft is powered by a 145hp O-300 engine with 1,885 hours since major overhaul, featuring new cylinders on #2 and #6, and new rings and pistons on cylinders #1 and #3. It is equipped with a Uavionix AV-30E electronic PFD and an AV-30C MFD, providing a modern glass cockpit experience alongside a new set of traditional electric gauges for redundancy. The panel is fully ADS-B Out compliant with ADS-B In capability for receiving traffic and weather data.

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Year
1959
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N4043F
Serial #
36943

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,213 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,885 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Selling with a fresh annual

Avionics

PFD

Uavionix AV-30E - Electronic PFD, serving as modern digital replacement for the traditional attitude indicator and heading indicator.

MFD

Uavionix AV-30C - MFD, capable of displaying host of data including GPS navigation, traffic, terrain, and engine monitoring.

ADSB

Full ADS-B Out compliant for airspace access.

ADS-B In

ADS-B In for receiving traffic and weather data directly to the cockpit.

Additional Equipment

Fuel Line

New Fire-Sleeved Fuel Line for added safety.

Alternator

New Alternator Conversion.

Interior

Airtex - New carpet kit and new front seat upholstery for a clean and comfortable cabin.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
2024
Paint Rating
5/10
Paint Year
1959
Interior Notes
2024 upholstery and Airtex carpet kit, original yokes 8/10
Exterior Notes
Original paint, 5/10. Few blemishes and imperfections

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-300
Engine Power
145 HP

Asking Price

$70,000

Aircraft Location

Caddo Mills, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 13, 2026: $70,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 4, 2025: $80,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 4, 2025

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