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1961 Cessna 172B SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Caldwell, ID, USA

This 1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk, registered as N7820X, presents a well-documented example with 4,580 hours total time on the airframe. Its Continental O-300-D engine has 1,443 hours since major overhaul, with recent compression readings provided. The aircraft has been flown 140 hours reliably over the past two years and has been indoor hangared with a plug-in engine heater. Its current annual inspection is valid through October 2026, and a transponder check is good through June 2027. The seller notes there is no corrosion and that complete logs are available.

The avionics suite supports its VFR mission, featuring a Uavionix Tailbeacon for...

Year
1961
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172B Skyhawk
Tail #
N7820X
Serial #
17248320

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,580 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,443 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Good Thru 10/26, Transponder Check Good Thru 6/27

Avionics

EMS

Electronics International CGR-30P - Engine Monitor

Audio

Bendixking KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel

GPS

Bendixking KLX 135A - KLX GPS/COM

Comms

Bendixking KX 155 - KX Nav/Com Slaved To VOR/LOC

Additional Equipment

Engine Heater

Plug In Engine Heater

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Artex 406 - ELT

ADS-B Out

Uavionix Tailbeacon - ADS-B Out

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Seats

Adjustable Seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Interior Year
1961
Paint Rating
7/10
Paint Year
1961
Interior Notes
Adjustable Seats
Exterior Notes
No Corrosion

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-D
Propeller Model
McCauley IC172

Asking Price

$70,000

Aircraft Location

Caldwell, ID, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 25, 2026: $70,000(-$3,500) - trade-a-plane

Jan 4, 2026: $73,500 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jan 4, 2026

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$70,000