1968 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Elizabeth, NJ, USA
This 1968 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registration N851LW, presents with 4,591 total hours on the airframe and a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine showing 699 hours since a factory overhaul. The aircraft is equipped for IFR operations and features a comprehensive new Garmin panel upgrade completed in February 2025, including a GTN-650xi WAAS/LPV touchscreen GPS/Nav/Com, a GTR-205 Nav/Com, a GTX-345 transponder with ADS-B In and Out, dual GI-275 AH/HSI instruments, and a GMA-345 audio panel.
The aircraft's most recent annual inspection was completed in September, with its IFR certification due in February 2027. It is described as having a very clean...
- Year
- 1968
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172 Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N851LW
- Serial #
- 17257189
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 885 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,591 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 699 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs available
- Inspection Status
- September Annual IFR due Feb 2027
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN-650xi - GPS Nav/Com WAAS/LPV Touchscreen
Comms
Garmin GTR-205 - Nav/Com
Transponder
Garmin GTX-345 - Transponder ADS-B and out)
PFD
Garmin GI-275 - Dual AH and HSI
Audio
Garmin GMA-345 - Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
ADS-B out capability
ADS-B In
ADS-B in capability
waas
WAAS/LPV capability
Additional Equipment
Position Lights
Landing Light
LED Landing Light
Beacon Light
Wheel Pants
Dual PTT
Door Steward
Door Snubbers
Whelan Lights
Rosen Visors
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Very Clean Interior Tan Leather with Maroon Cloth inserts, Matching Side panel and carpet
- Exterior Notes
- Off-White with metallic bronze and gold accents
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-E2D
Asking Price
$149,900
Aircraft Location
Elizabeth, NJ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 24, 2025: $149,900(+$900) - controller
Aug 12, 2025: $149,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 11, 2025: $149,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$149,900
Aircraft Location
Elizabeth, NJ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 24, 2025: $149,900(+$900) - controller
Aug 12, 2025: $149,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 11, 2025: $149,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$149,900