1960 Cessna 172B SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Palm Springs, CA, USA
This 1960 Cessna 172B Skyhawk, registration N6868X, is a well-sorted example that combines a classic airframe with a thoroughly modern avionics suite. Based in Palm Springs, CA, the airframe has logged approximately 5,858 total hours, with a tach time of around 2,880 hours. The Continental O-300-D engine has approximately 2,160 hours since major overhaul and 425 hours since a top overhaul, with an excellent borescope inspection from August 2024 and clean oil analysis on record. The aircraft has a useful load of 865 pounds and seats four.
The standout feature is the full Garmin glass panel, eliminating the vacuum system entirely. This...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 865 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,858 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 425 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Annual: Aug 2025 (next due 09/2026). Pitot-static/transponder: due 10/2026. ELT battery: due 03/2027.
Avionics
PFD
Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instrument (ADI)
MFD
Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instrument (MFD)
EMS
Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instrument (EIS)
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM
Comms
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out (Traffic Weather Displayed On Panel)
Weather
Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Weather via GTX
Traffic
Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B Traffic via GTX
Additional Equipment
Exterior Lighting
Full LED Exterior Lighting Conversion
Vortex Generators
Micro Vortex Generator Kit
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2001
- Paint Year
- 2001
- Interior Notes
- Interior looks great
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior is faded some but could probably be back to looking great with a ceramic coat
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- O-300-D
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1C172
Asking Price
$97,500
Aircraft Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 16, 2026: $97,500(-$500) - trade-a-plane
Apr 10, 2026: $98,000(-$500) - trade-a-plane
Mar 31, 2026: $98,500(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane
+6 more price changes
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Asking Price
$97,500
Aircraft Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 16, 2026: $97,500(-$500) - trade-a-plane
Apr 10, 2026: $98,000(-$500) - trade-a-plane
Mar 31, 2026: $98,500(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane
+6 more price changes
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$97,500