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1961 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bethany, OK, USA

This 1961 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registered N7811X, presents a compelling option for pilots seeking an IFR-capable cross-country platform or a dedicated instrument trainer. The airframe has accumulated a notably low 3,406 hours total time since new, and the seller states there is no known damage history. The aircraft has been modified with the Avcon 180HP STC, replacing the original powerplant with a Lycoming O-360-A4M that has 1,987 hours since major overhaul and 632 hours since a bottom overhaul. Notably, the seller indicates this engine was removed from a wind-damaged aircraft, completely torn down and inspected, then installed in this...

Year
1961
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172 Skyhawk
Tail #
N7811X
Serial #
172-48311

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Training, Recreational
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,406 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,987 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
491 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
All Logs Since New & No Known Damage History

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS/Nav/Com

Comms

King KX-155 - Digital Nav Com w/Indicator

ADSB

UAvionix Tailbeacon - (ADSB-Out)

EMS

JPI EDM-730 - JPI Engine Monitor

Audio

PS Engineering PMA7000B - PS Audio Panel Stereo 4-Place Intercom

Additional Equipment

Fuel Computer

FS-450 - Fuel Flow Computer w/Totalizer

Transponder

Narco AT150

Glideslope

Garmin GIA 106A - Glideslope

Alternator

60-Amp Alternator

Pitot Heat

Avionics Master

Electric Fuel Pump

PTT

Pilot & Co-Pilot PTT

Directional Gyro

Sigmatech DG

Visors

Rosen Visors

Brakes

Cleveland - Brakes

Starter

Skytech - Lightweight Starter

Mixture Control

Vernier Mixture

Hobbs Meter

Power Outlet

12-Volt Power Source

Oil Filter

Remote Oil Filter

Battery

Concorde - Sealed Battery

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Paint & Interior are in Nice condition
Exterior Notes
Paint & Interior are in Nice condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$99,900

Aircraft Location

Bethany, OK, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 4, 2026: $99,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$99,900