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1963 Cessna 172D SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Corona, CA, USA

This 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk, registration N2579U, presents a compelling opportunity with 4,131 total hours on the airframe and is currently in annual. The aircraft features a Continental O-300D engine with 1,671 hours since major overhaul and 71 hours since a fresh top overhaul, with the propeller showing 1,366 hours since major overhaul. A significant feature is the included, approved Air Plains STC for a 180HP Lycoming O-360 engine conversion, representing a substantial pre-purchased paperwork value. The panel is updated with a new AV30 digital attitude indicator, a digital face MX155 Nav/Com, VOR, and a new audio panel, with a pitot...

Year
1963
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172D Skyhawk
Tail #
N2579U
Serial #
17250179

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,131.2 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,671 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
71 hrs
Prop 1 Time
1,366 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
In Annual, Pitot Static Check Complete 07/24

Avionics

PFD

AV30 - New Digital Attitude Indicator

Comms

MX155 - Digital Face Nav/Com

Audio

New Audio Panel Installed

Additional Equipment

Stc Modification

Air Plains STC - Approved STC Included for 180HP Lycoming O-360 Motor

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Very Clean Interior and Headliner, Brand New Panel Plastics
Exterior Notes
Beautifully Polished, Stunning Polish, No Corrosion, Hangared Aircraft

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O-300D
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$74,999

Aircraft Location

Corona, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 13, 2025: $74,999(-$9,901) - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $84,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$74,999