1962 Cessna 172C SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1962 Cessna 172C Skyhawk (N1537Y) presents as a well-maintained VFR trainer with 8,110 total hours on airframe. The Continental O-300D engine shows 955 hours since its September 2021 overhaul, complemented by a matching 955-hour propeller. Recent maintenance highlights include new flap tracks and rollers (July 2024), a fresh Concorde AGM battery (April 2024), and updated vacuum pump (January 2023). The aircraft carries an EAA auto gas STC for cost-effective operation, averaging 7.5 GPH at cruise.

The panel features dual nav/coms (KX-155 and MAC 1700), AT-150 transponder, and ADS-B Out via UAvionix Tail Beacon, with new RC Allen directional gyro and attitude indicator installed in 2023. The airframe shows good paint and glass condition, though the right wing outer leading edge and tip were repaired in 2016. Interior updates include 2018 Airtex seat upholstery, and the aircraft is equipped with survival gear including a 4-man life raft. With an 831 lb useful load and recent annual completed through May 2025, this Skyhawk offers practical utility for training or personal use.