1961 Cessna 172B SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft
This 1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk (N8208X) presents as a well-maintained trainer and cross-country aircraft with recent avionics upgrades. The airframe shows 3,178 total hours with a Continental O-300D engine showing 416 hours since major overhaul and a propeller with 644 hours. The aircraft carries an 841 lb useful load with 38 gallons of fuel capacity, achieving efficient cruise performance of 6.2-6.6 gph when properly leaned.
Recent upgrades include a modern glass panel configuration with dual AV-30C displays (including magnetometer and link system) that allowed removal of the vacuum system, complemented by a JPI EDM 830 engine monitor and...
- Year
- 1961
- Make
- Cessna
- Model
- 172B Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N8208X
- Serial #
- 17248708
Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational, Training
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 841 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 416 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 644 hrs
- Logbook Status
- All logs present and available with no damage history
- Inspection Status
- Annual just completed in March 2025
Avionics
PFD
AV-30C - DG
HSI
AV-30C - HSI
ADS-B Out
Tail Beacon X - ADSB Transponder/GPS X
EMS/EIS
JPI EDM 830 - Engine Monitor: JPI EDM
Audio
PS PMA8000G - Audio Panel: PS
GPS
Bendix King KLX 135A - KLX Nav/GPS/Com
Comms
MX300 - Backup Nav/Com:
Additional Equipment
Lighting
LED Wingtip & Landing lights - New LED
Landing Gear
New Nosewheel: 2024 New Mains: 2025
Brakes
New Brake Rotors and Pads 2025
Electrical System
Plane Power Alternator
Fuel System
Mogas STC
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-300D
Asking Price
$89,500
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
May 9, 2025: $89,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$89,500
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
May 9, 2025: $89,500 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$89,500