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1960 Cessna 172B SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1960
Make
CESSNA
Model
172B SKYHAWK
Tail #
N6879X
Serial #
17247779

This 1960 Cessna 172B Skyhawk (N6879X) presents as a well-maintained example of the classic trainer, showing 5,062 total airframe hours with a 1,000-hour SMOH Continental O-300 engine from 2003 and a 664-hour SMOH McCauley propeller from 2015. The aircraft boasts a clean damage-free history with thorough maintenance records and no reported corrosion, complemented by functional upgrades including Cleveland wheels/brakes, heated pitot, and LED lighting.

Recent avionics updates from 2022 feature a Garmin Aera 660 GPS, GTX335 transponder with ADS-B Out, and Trig 96A com radio, making it a capable VFR platform. The airframe retains its original paint in good condition (rated 7/10), while the 2025 interior refurbishment includes new upholstery, headliner, and carpeting (rated 10/10). Practical modifications include a McCauley alternator conversion, Brackett air filter, and Tannis preheater. With an 849 lb useful load and 4-place seating, this Skyhawk offers solid utility for personal or training use.

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Asking Price

$78,499

Location

Tooele, UT, USA

Listing Details

Sale Type
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $78,499 - trade-a-plane

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Engine 1 Time
1,000 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
664 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin Aera 660 - VFR GPS

Comms

Trig 96A - Com Radio

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 335 - Transponder (ADSB out)

Additional Equipment

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Engine Preheater

Tannis - Engine Preheater

Alternator Conversion

McCauley - Alternator (instead of original generator)

Wheels/Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels/Brakes

Pitot

Heated Pitot

Lighting

LED Landing and Taxi Lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Interior Year
2025
Paint Rating
7/10
Paint Year
1960
Interior Notes
The interior has brand new headliner, seat upholstery, and floor carpeting completed in 2025. All windows in excellent condition. Rated 10/10
Exterior Notes
The exterior is clean, straight, and has very few dents/blemishes considering its age and original finish. The original paint still shines well and has lots of life left. Rated 7/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O300
Propeller Model
McCauley Propeller

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