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

This 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk, registered as N2470U (serial number 172-50070), is a clean, well-maintained example of the classic manual-flap, rear-window variant. The airframe has accumulated 11285 total hours, while the Continental O-300 (145 hp) engine has just 775 hours since overhaul, offering significant time before a major service interval is a consideration. Stored in a hangar since new, the aircraft received a complete bare metal repaint in 2019 (with the year of paint listed as 2018), along with new glass and additional work totaling over $36,000. The seller notes the plane is "beautiful looking" and "fly's great," and it is being...

Year
1963
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172D Skyhawk
Tail #
N2470U
Serial #
172-50070

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,285 hrs
Engine 1 Time
775 hrs
Logbook Status
The logbooks are complete
Inspection Status
Last annual inspection carried out on 28th March 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 660 - GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR 225

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL 82 - ADSB Out

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - ADSB Out

EMS

JPI EDM 730 - JPI EDM Engine Management Tach Option

Audio

PM1000 - Intercom

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2019
Interior Notes
The panel keeps the simplicity and reliability of traditional gauges but has been thoughtfully upgraded with GPS and ADS-B Out. Rosin Visors and shoulder Harnesses are also installed.
Exterior Notes
Bare metal repaint in 2019, always hangered. Beautiful looking plane.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$139,000

Aircraft Location

NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 22, 2026: $139,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jun 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$139,000