1965 Cessna 172F SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1965 Cessna 172F Skyhawk (N5687R) presents as a purpose-built bush aircraft with 5,500 total airframe hours and significant modifications for backcountry operations. The aircraft features a 180hp Lycoming O-360 engine with 260 hours since overhaul, paired with a Hartzell constant-speed propeller showing 290 hours. Notable modifications include a Horton stall kit, large wheel gear, bubble windows, and float kit installation, having spent 15 years operating on skis and floats in Alaska. The airframe received fresh paint in 1991 and remains in very good condition according to the seller, with no damage history noted.

The interior maintains its original configuration in fair-to-good condition, while avionics remain standard. With a useful load of 831 lbs and VFR certification, this 172F comes with a fresh annual completed in January 2024 (valid through January 2025) and benefits from recent maintenance by Eddie Curran. The combination of its 180hp engine, STOL-oriented modifications, and proven Alaskan service history make it a specialized platform for utility operations.