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1970 Cessna 172Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Yankton, SD, USA

This 1970 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registration N7261G, presents as a well-equipped and recently maintained four-seat aircraft with 8,622 hours total time. Its engine has only 390 hours since a major overhaul performed by Central Cylinder, a top-notch shop, which included new motor mounts and a new muffler. The propeller also has 390 hours since overhaul. The aircraft's most recent annual inspection was completed in October 2025, and it is certified for IFR flight.

A significant investment of over $50,000 in 2021 equipped this Skyhawk with a modern Garmin avionics suite. The panel features dual GI 275 flight instruments, a GNX 375 transponder...

Year
1970
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172
Tail #
N7261G
Serial #
17258961

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,622 hrs
Engine 1 Time
390 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
390 hrs (SOH)
Inspection Status
Annual 10/25

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX Transponder

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Comm, KX

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - ADS-B, GNX Transponder

ADS-B In

ADS-B

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual GI with Angle of Attack

MFD

Garmin GI 275 - Dual GI

EMS

Garmin GTR 275 - Digital Engine and Fuel Monitor with OAT, GTR Digital Engine Monitor with OAT

Additional Equipment

Lighting

LED Lights

Exhaust System

New Muffler

Engine Mounts

New Motor Mounts

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$159,000

Aircraft Location

Yankton, SD, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 13, 2026: $159,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$159,000