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1960 Cessna 172B SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bermuda Dunes, CA, USA

This 1960 Cessna 172B Skyhawk, registration N6868X, presents a comprehensively upgraded vintage aircraft with modern glass cockpit capability. The airframe shows 5,858 hours total time and is powered by a Continental O-300-D engine with 2,160 hours since major overhaul and 425 hours since top overhaul, supported by a recent borescope inspection showing excellent cylinder and valve condition. The aircraft features a full Garmin glass panel with three GI-275 electronic flight instruments, GTX-345 ADS-B transponder, and a recently upgraded GNS-430W WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM system, creating a complete IFR-capable platform without a vacuum system....

Year
1960
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172B Skyhawk
Tail #
N6868X
Serial #
17247768

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,858 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,160 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete, organized, with 337s, 8130s, and invoices
Inspection Status
Annual completed Aug 2025 (next due 09/2026), Pitot-Static/Transponder due 10/2025, ELT battery due 03/2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS/NAV/COMM

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instruments (ADI, HSI, MFD, backup)

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instruments (ADI, HSI, MFD, backup)

EMS/EIS

Garmin GI 275 - Electronic Flight Instruments (EIS)

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B In/Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - ADS-B In/Out

Weather

Traffic and weather shows on 430W GPS and GI-275s

Traffic

Traffic and weather shows on 430W GPS and GI-275s

Additional Equipment

Vortex Generator Kit

Micro vortex generator kit

iPad Mount

Guardian - iPad panel mount

Lighting System

Full LED exterior lighting conversion

Breaker Panel

All new breaker panel & wiring

Visors

Rosin - Visors

Oil Filter System

Airwolf - remote oil filter kit

Fuel System

New fuel senders installed (calibrated to GI-275 EIS)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior is original from what I can tell. It's in good shape given the year. Looks nice and is comfortable.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-D
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C172

Asking Price

$110,000

Aircraft Location

Bermuda Dunes, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 29, 2025: $99,999(+$999) - trade-a-plane

Sep 23, 2025: $99,000(-$11,000) - trade-a-plane

Sep 15, 2025: $110,000(+$15,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 8, 2025

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Asking Price

$110,000