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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 low total time of 3,095 hours and a freshly overhauled engine showing just 130 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is powered by a Continental O-300-D 145 horsepower engine paired with a McCauley 2-blade propeller, and it features a useful load of 858 pounds with 42 gallons of fuel capacity. Its maintenance status is current with an annual inspection due in November 2026, and it has no known damage history with complete logs from only three owners since new.

The panel is equipped for IFR operations with dual TKM MX-300 Nav/Comm units, a King KT76A Mode C transponder,...

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

Weather

King KT76A - Mode C Transponder

PFD

AOA Indicator

Traffic

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

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

$89,000

Aircraft Location

Casa Grande, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Dec 4, 2025: $89,000 - aircraftforsale

Dec 1, 2025: $89,000(-$5,900) - aso

Nov 29, 2025: $94,900(+$5,900) - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$89,000