1968 Cessna 172L SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Elizabeth, NJ, USA
This 1968 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (N851LW) presents as a well-equipped trainer with a comprehensive Garmin panel upgrade completed in February 2025. The aircraft shows 4,599 total hours on airframe and features a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine with 699 hours since factory overhaul, showing strong compression readings between 74-78 across all cylinders. The avionics suite includes a GTN-650xi WAAS/LPV navigator, GTX-345 ADS-B transponder (in/out capable), dual GI-275 flight instruments, and GMA-345 audio panel - making it fully IFR capable with certification current through February 2027.
The aircraft maintains a useful load of 885 lbs and presents...
- Year
- 1968
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172L 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
- Seats
- 4
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 GI AH and HSI
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder ADS-B( and out)
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - Transponder ADS-B and out)
Weather
Garmin GA 35 - GA WAAS Antenna
waas
Garmin GA 35 - GA WAAS Antenna
Additional Equipment
Position Lights
Landing Light
Landing Light LED
Wheel Pants
Dual PTT
Door Steward
Door Snubbers
Beacon Light
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
$149,000
Aircraft Location
Elizabeth, NJ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 12, 2025: $149,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 11, 2025: $149,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$149,000
Aircraft Location
Elizabeth, NJ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 12, 2025: $149,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 11, 2025: $149,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$149,000