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1968 Cessna 172K SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Knoxville, TN, USA

This 1968 Cessna 172K Skyhawk, registration N78799, presents with 6,625 total airframe hours and a mid-time engine showing 1,625 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has received a new paint job in 2025 and features an interior condition rated 7 out of 10 by the seller. It is equipped with a comprehensive Garmin glass panel suite, including dual G5 electronic flight displays, a GNC 355 WAAS touchscreen GPS/COM, a GTR 225 digital COM, and a Trig ADS-B transponder, making it fully IFR capable.

Maintenance is current with an annual inspection due in October 2026 and an IFR inspection due in July 2027. The aircraft has no damage history and...

Year
1968
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172K Skyhawk
Tail #
N78799
Serial #
17257768

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,625 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,625 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Due October 2026, IFR Inspection Due July 2027

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual EFD Units

GPS

Garmin GNC 355 - GNC WAAS Touchscreen GPS/Com

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Digital Com

ADS-B Out

Trig ADS-B Transponder

Additional Equipment

Updated Cowling

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
Rated 7 Out of 10
Exterior Notes
New 2025 Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$129,900

Aircraft Location

Knoxville, TN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 4, 2025: $129,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 4, 2025

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Asking Price

$129,900