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1960 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Russelville , AR USA

This 1960 Cessna 172, registration N7281T, is a standout low-time example with a total time of 4,989 hours and just 75 hours since a major overhaul completed in 2024. The Continental O-300-D 145 HP engine, serial number 20140-D-9-C, shows excellent compressions and is paired with a McCauley 1C172EM propeller with 4,948 hours since new. A fresh annual inspection is in place, due April 2026, and the airframe has a useful load of 910 pounds.

The aircraft received a comprehensive restoration, with the exterior painted in Matterhorn White and Racing Blue in 2022 (rated 8/10), and a complete interior overhaul in 2023 featuring blue leather...

Year
1960
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N7281T
Serial #
46881

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,989 hrs
Engine 1 Time
75 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
4,948 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Due: April-2026

Avionics

Audio

PS Engineering PM501 - PS Intercom

GPS

King KLN90 - GPS

Transponder

King KT78 - Transponder

ADSB

uAvionix SkyBeacon - ADSB

EMS

JPI EDM730 - JPI 6 Cylinder CHT/EGT w/ Fuel Flow

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9/10
Interior Year
2023
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
2022
Interior Notes
Blue leather surround accents. New seat cushions and covers (frame up). All new carpet, new side panels and most plastics. New insulation everywhere. New headliner. New Hooker shoulder harness and belts front.
Exterior Notes
Recent Paint in Matterhorn White and Racing Blue. LED Landing and Taxi Lights.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300 D
Engine Power
145 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C172EM

Asking Price

$109,500

Aircraft Location

Russelville , AR USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 25, 2026: $109,500(-$4,500) - trade-a-plane

Feb 19, 2026: $114,000 - trade-a-plane

Feb 19, 2026: $114,000(-$10,900) - controller

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First Seen: Oct 11, 2025

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$109,500