1963 Cessna 172E SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Weyers Cave, VA, USA
This 1963 Cessna 172E Skyhawk (N3872S) presents as a well-maintained example with 2,260 total airframe hours and a Lycoming O-300-D engine showing 397 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft features a comprehensive Garmin glass panel upgrade including dual G5 displays (with HSI), a GTN 650XI GPS/NAV/COM, GNC 215 NAV/COM, GTX 345 ADS-B transponder with In/Out capability, and a GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth - making it fully IFR capable with modern avionics while retaining analog gauges for training versatility.
Recent maintenance highlights include a fresh July 2025 annual, new engine mounts, carburetor, overhauled magnetos, and a...
- Year
- 1963
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172E Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N3872S
- Serial #
- 17251072
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,259.92 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 397 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh July 2025 Annual
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5
hs
Garmin G5 - HSI
GPS
Garmin GTN 650XI
Comms
Garmin GNC 215 - GNC NAV/COM
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth
Additional Equipment
Fuel System
Steve's Aircraft Improved fuel gascolator assembly
Lighting
AERO LEDS nav/strobe Pulsar 650/660
Instrument Panel
New custom instrument panel
Windshield
New windshield
Control Surfaces
All control surfaces recently re-rigged and serviced
Engine Mounts
New Engine Mounts
Carburetor
New Carburetor
Magnetos
Overhauled Slick Magnetos
Alternator
Plane Power ER14-50 Alternator Conversion
Oil Filter
CO-300 Oil Filter Adapter
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 9/10
- Interior Year
- 2025
- Paint Rating
- 9/10
- Interior Notes
- New interior seats - rated 9/10
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior paint - rated 9/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-300-D
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1C172/EM7653
Asking Price
$156,000
Aircraft Location
Weyers Cave, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 31, 2025: $156,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$156,000
Aircraft Location
Weyers Cave, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 31, 2025: $156,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$156,000