1963 Cessna 172E SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1963 Cessna 172E Skyhawk (N3561S) presents as a comprehensively upgraded project aircraft with significant recent investments. The airframe shows 4,557.7 hours total time, while the freshly installed Ly-Con rebuilt O-360-A4M engine carries 0 hours SMOH - a 180HP upgrade performed under STC with ported and polished cylinder heads. The aircraft benefits from new magnetos, carburetor, starter, alternator, and engine mount, along with a gross weight increase STC. Recent maintenance includes replacement of all critical mounting hardware for wings and empennage, new rod ends for flight controls, and fresh fairings. The panel features IFR-ready avionics including a Garmin GNS430 and ADS-B compliant tail beacon, complemented by a new electronic EGT/CHT gauge. Cosmetic improvements include repainted cowling and wingtips, new windshield, replaced side windows, and pilot/copilot doors. All ADs are complied with, and the aircraft just completed an annual inspection, presenting a turnkey opportunity with essentially a zero-time powerplant.