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1961 Cessna 172C SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Casa Grande, AZ, USA

This 1961 Cessna 172C Skyhawk, registered as N8469X, presents with a low total time of 3,095 hours on the airframe and a freshly overhauled engine showing only 130 hours since major overhaul. The Continental O-300-D engine produces 145 horsepower and is paired with a McCauley 2-blade propeller that has 3,095 hours since new. The aircraft features several notable upgrades including a JPI EDM 700 digital engine monitor with a JPI Fuel Scan 450 for fuel flow, a generator-to-alternator conversion, Cleveland brake conversion, and overhauled magnetos.

The avionics suite is well-equipped for IFR operations with dual TKM MX-300 Nav/Comm units, a...

Year
1961
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172C Skyhawk
Tail #
N8469X
Serial #
17248969

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,095 hrs
Engine 1 Time
130 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
3,095 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs, Three Owners Since New
Inspection Status
Annual Due November 2026, ELT Due November 2026

Avionics

Audio

OMI Audio Panel - OMI with Marker Beacon

Comms

TKM MX-300 - TKM NAV/COMM #1, TKM NAV/COMM #2

ADS-B Out

King KGX 150T - KGX ADS-B Out

EMS/EIS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM Digital Engine Monitor, JPI Digital Flow

Additional Equipment

Brakes

Cleveland Brakes - STC, Brake Conversion

Electrical System

Generator Removed and New Alternator Installed, Generator to Alternator Upgrade

Wheels

Factory Wheel Wheel Fairings (not installed)

Angle of Attack

AOA Indicator

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ACK ELT

Ignition System

Overhauled Magnetos

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2013
Interior Notes
Tan Leather Interior with Beige Cloth Inserts. New Shoulder Harnesses and Seat Belts
Exterior Notes
Overall White with Dark Metallic Blue and Silver Accent Striping. Light Cosmetic Hail Damage on Upper Flying Surfaces

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300-D
Engine Power
145 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2-Blade Propeller

Asking Price

$99,500

Aircraft Location

Casa Grande, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 17, 2025: $99,500 - controller

Jul 4, 2025: $99,500(+$10,000) - aso

May 30, 2025: $89,500(-$5,400) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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