1965 Cessna 172F SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft
This 1965 Cessna 172F Skyhawk (N5491R) presents as a straightforward VFR trainer with 2,410 total airframe hours and a Continental O-300 engine showing 1,740 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has been stored in Arizona's dry climate for nearly 30 years, with its 1978 exterior paint showing characteristic desert patina and the aluminum exhibiting minor cosmetic wear. The 2002 interior refresh remains presentable, supplemented by a 2025 headliner replacement.
The panel features basic VFR avionics including a TKM MX12 nav/com with glideslope, Collins VHF-251 com radio, VIR-351 nav receiver, and Narco AT-50 transponder, with ADS-B Out...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational, Training
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 899 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,740 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,210 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logbooks are complete and have been digitized from start to finish.
Avionics
Comms
TKM MX12 - TKM Nav/Com Radio w/ Glideslope Com Radio Nav Receiver
Transponder
Narco AT-50 - Transponder
Audio
Collins AMR 350 - AMR Audio Panel
intercom
Sigtronics SPA-400 - Intercom to all seats PTT both yokes
ADS-B Out
uAvionix TailBeacon - ADS-B
Additional Equipment
Spare Units
Working spare Collins units included
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2002
- Paint Year
- 1978
- Interior Notes
- Interior replaced in 2002, headliner replaced in 2025, overall the interior is very presentable and looks nice.
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior paint is faded, but actually looks sort of cool! Aluminum is in overall decent shape, with a few minor dings and cracks.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- O-300
- Engine Power
- 145 HP
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