1961 Cessna 172C SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Casa Grande, AZ, USA
This 1961 Cessna 172C Skyhawk, registration N8469X, is a three-owner aircraft with complete logs since new, showing 3,085 total time on the airframe and 122 hours since major overhaul on its Continental O-300-D engine. It has never been used as a trainer and is described by the seller as mechanically strong and ready to fly. The propeller is the original McCauley two-blade fixed-pitch unit with 3,085 hours since new.
Recent maintenance includes cylinder #5 replaced in October 2025 with a new piston, valves, and valve shaft, both magnetos rebuilt with new wire harnesses, six new spark plugs, and the nose strut rebuilt. A new alternator was...
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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
- 3,085 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 122 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 3,085 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
ADSB
King KGX 150T - KGX ADS-B Out
EMS
JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM Digital Engine Monitor, JPI Digital Flow
Weather
King KT76A - Mode C Transponder
PFD
AOA Indicator
Traffic
King KN 62 - KN DME
GPS
Bendix/King KN 62 - KN DME
Additional Equipment
Brakes
Cleveland Brakes - STC
Electrical System
Generator Removed and New Alternator Installed
Wheels
Factory Wheel Wheel Fairings (not installed)
Emergency Equipment
ACK ELT
Brake System
Cleveland Brakes - STC
Wheel Fairings
Factory Wheel Wheel Fairings (not installed)
Angle of Attack Indicator
AOA Indicator
Emergency Locator Transmitter
ACK ELT
Safety Equipment
New Shoulder Harnesses and Seat Belts
Angle of Attack
AOA Indicator
ELT
ACK ELT
Wheel Pants
Wheel Pants Included
Sun Visors
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2013
- Interior Notes
- 4-Place Interior New Shoulder Harnesses and Seat Belts Courtesy Lights Good Condition
- 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 1C172 2-Blade Fixed Pitch
Asking Price
$79,700
Aircraft Location
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 28, 2026: $79,700(-$9,300) - trade-a-plane
Dec 4, 2025: $89,000 - aircraftforsale
Dec 1, 2025: $89,000(-$5,900) - aso
+8 more price changes
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Asking Price
$79,700
Aircraft Location
Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 28, 2026: $79,700(-$9,300) - trade-a-plane
Dec 4, 2025: $89,000 - aircraftforsale
Dec 1, 2025: $89,000(-$5,900) - aso
+8 more price changes
Contact Seller
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