1960 Cessna 172B SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Palm Springs, CA, USA
This 1960 Cessna 172B Skyhawk, registration N6868X, presents as a turnkey IFR platform with a modernized panel and strong maintenance history. The airframe has approximately 5,858 hours total time and is powered by a Continental O-300-D engine with about 425 hours since its top overhaul, supported by an excellent borescope inspection in August 2024 and clean oil analysis. The aircraft's recent annual inspection was completed in August 2025, with the next one due in September 2026, and its pitot-static/transponder check is due in October 2026.
The aircraft's primary feature is its extensive avionics upgrade, centered on a full Garmin glass...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 850 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,858 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 425 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Clean Logs With Documentation (337s, 8130s, Invoices)
- Inspection Status
- Annual: Aug 2025 (Next Due 09/2026), Pitot-Static/Transponder: Due 10/2026, ELT Battery: Due 03/2027
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM
Traffic
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out (traffic weather displayed on panel)
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out
PFD
Garmin GI 275 - 3x GI (ADI, HSI, EIS, MFD, backup)
MFD
Garmin GI 275 - 3x GI (ADI, HSI, EIS, MFD, backup)
EMS
Garmin GI 275 - 3x GI (ADI, HSI, EIS, MFD, backup)
Additional Equipment
Exterior Lighting
Full LED Exterior Lighting
Vortex Generator
Micro Vortex Generator Kit
Oil Filter System
Airwolf - Remote Oil Filter Kit
iPad Mount
Guardian - iPad Mount
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2000
- Paint Year
- 2000
- 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 Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-300-D
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1C172
Asking Price
$99,500
Aircraft Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 28, 2026: $99,500(-$499) - trade-a-plane
Sep 29, 2025: $99,999(+$999) - trade-a-plane
Sep 23, 2025: $99,000(-$11,000) - trade-a-plane
+3 more price changes
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Asking Price
$99,500
Aircraft Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 28, 2026: $99,500(-$499) - trade-a-plane
Sep 29, 2025: $99,999(+$999) - trade-a-plane
Sep 23, 2025: $99,000(-$11,000) - trade-a-plane
+3 more price changes
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Asking Price
$99,500