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

This 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk, registration N2557Y, is an Arizona-based, nicely upgraded example with performance modifications including a 180 HP engine and constant speed prop. The airframe shows 4050 hours total time, the Lycoming O-360 engine has 570 hours since major overhaul, and the Hartzell two-blade constant speed propeller has 85 hours since prop overhaul. The listing reports complete logs, no hail, and no damage history. The available useful load is 945 pounds.

The panel includes a Narco CP 136 audio panel, Narco MK 12D digital flip/flop 760-channel Nav/com, a Narco glide slope/VOR/localizer indicator, a Narco AT50A transponder...

Year
1963
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172D Skyhawk
Tail #
N2557Y
Serial #
17249847

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational, Backcountry
Flight Rules
N/a
Useful Load
945 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,050 hrs
Engine 1 Time
570 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
85 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Annual Due: September 2027

Avionics

Audio

Narco CP 136 - CP audio panel

Comms

Narco MK 12D - MK Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel Nav/Com, Glide Slope/VOR/Localizer Indicator, MK Digital Flip/Flop 760 Channel Nav/Com, VOR/Localizer Indicator

ADSB

ADSB Tail Beacon - ADS-B

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Narco AT50A - Transponder with Mode

ADF

King KR 85 - KR ADF

Clock Timer

Intercom

Four place intercom

Push-to-Talk Buttons

Dual yoke mounted push-to-talk buttons

Shoulder Harnesses

BAS - BAS inertia reel shoulder harnesses

Landing Light

LED landing light

Vortex Generators

Nose Wheel Fork

Airglass - Oversize nose wheel fork with 800 tire

Main Tires

Oversize main tires 850x6

Air Vents

Soros - air vents

Spinner

Polished spinner

Air Filter

Brackett - air filter

Alternator

Alternator conversion

Oil Filter

Airwolf - Remote oil filter on firewall

Starter

Skytech - lightweight starter

Rear Bench Seat

Rear bench seat with individual split backs

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
8.5/10
Paint Year
2005
Interior Notes
Tan fabric and vinyl seats with matching side panels. Blue carpet and cream headliner.
Exterior Notes
Overall white with dark metallic blue major accent and metallic black and silver minor accents in factory 2005 Scheme.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell two blade Constant speed prop

Asking Price

$129,500

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 22, 2026: $129,500 - trade-a-plane

Sep 26, 2026: $129,500 - barnstormers

Sep 25, 2026: $129,500 - controller

Contact Seller

First Seen: Sep 25, 2026

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Asking Price

$129,500