1961 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Gaston, SC, USA

This 1961 Cessna 172C Skyhawk, registration N1434Y, is a well-equipped example with a recent annual inspection completed in May 2025 and full logs and historical documents. The airframe has 5,809 total hours, and its Continental O-300-D engine shows 1,056 hours since major overhaul and 840 hours since top overhaul, with strong cylinder compressions. The panel is a standout feature, featuring a modern Garmin cockpit with dual G5s, a GTN 650Xi and GNX 375 for WAAS/LPV GPS navigation and ADS-B In & Out, a GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel, and backup steam gauges.

The aircraft has a useful load of 880 pounds and benefits from several desirable...

Year: 1961

Make: Cessna

Series: 172 Skyhawk

Model: 172 Skyhawk

Tail #: N1434Y

Serial #: 17249134

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Useful Load: 880 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 5,809 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,056 hrs (SMOH)

Logbook Status: Full Logs & Historical Documents

Inspection Status: 5/2025 Annual Inspection. All AD's Complied & Documented

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650XI - GTN (GPS/NAV/COM) WAAS LPV Capable, GNX (GPS/Transponder)

Comms

Garmin GTN 650XI - GTN (GPS/NAV/COM), Secondary Com Radio

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Bluetooth Audio Panel

Weather

ADS-B In & Out (Traffic, Wx & Terrain)

Traffic

ADS-B In & Out (Traffic, Wx & Terrain)

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - ADS-B Out (Traffic, Wx Terrain), GNX (GPS/Transponder)

ADS-B In

ADS-B In & Out (Traffic, Wx & Terrain)

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual PFD/MFD

MFD

Garmin G5 MFD - Dual PFD/MFD

Additional Equipment

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland - Wheels Brakes

Alternator

SkyTronics - Alternator STC

Air Filter

Bracket - Air Filter STC

Pitot Tube

Heated Pitot Tube

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Push to Talk

Dual PTT

Oil Filter

Oil Filter Adapter STC

Gaskets

Real Gasket - Pushrod STC

Flap Seals

Flap Gap Seal STC

Backup Instruments

Backup Steam Gauges

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Interior in Good Shape w/ 4 place intercom. Rear Storage Area & Hatrack Storage Storage Area Access Door

Exterior Notes: White & Blue 3 Color Paint Scheme. Windshield & Glass in Good Shape. Exterior Paint is in OK condition Some Cosmetic Blemishes Throughout. Wing Tips & Cowling Show Some Wear.