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1966 Cessna 172G SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1966 Cessna 172G Skyhawk, registration N5783R, serial number 17253452, is offered for sale as-is at $30,000 and is located at Nervino Airport (O02) in Beckwourth, California. The airframe shows 4,672 total hours, and it is a VFR-equipped aircraft. The seller notes a complete log history since new, same ownership since 1991, mostly hangared storage, and compliance with all airworthiness directives. The listing also states no damage history and describes the aircraft as having no corrosion.

The engine, a Continental O-300-D, has 263 hours since major overhaul performed in 2001 at Carters Engines. A June annual inspection resulted in an...

Year
1966
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172G Skyhawk
Tail #
N5783R
Serial #
17253452

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,672 hrs
Engine 1 Time
263 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
261 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs since new
Inspection Status
Annual insp in June 2026 resulted unairworthy after corrosion and pitting on cam lobes, lifters and cyl walls was detected. Sold as is.

Avionics

Comms

Bendix King KX 155 - Nav/Com; KX Hand Held Nav/Com

ADSB

Uavionix Tail Beacon - ADS-B

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 6000-C - Audio

GPS

Lowrance Yoke Mount GPS

EMS

Digital EGT/CHT

Additional Equipment

Transponder

AT150 - TXP mode C

Push to Talk

PTT

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Airtex interior good with tear in pilots seat
Exterior Notes
Original Cessna paint fair

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
O300-D

Asking Price

$30,000

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 22, 2026: $30,000(-$45,000) - trade-a-plane

Mar 13, 2026: $75,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Aug 12, 2025: $85,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 12, 2025

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