1970 Cessna 172L SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Poplar Grove, IL, USA
This 1970 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (N7758G) presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with a fresh engine overhaul and modern avionics. The Lycoming O-320-E2D engine was overhauled by Poplar Grove in April 2021 with only 394 hours SMOH, benefiting from the RAM 160HP STC modification. The aircraft shows 8,465 total hours on airframe with matching propeller time since overhaul.
The panel features a capable Garmin suite including a GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth and a WAAS-enabled GNC 355 GPS/COM, complemented by a Narco MK12D+ COM/NAV with glideslope and a Stratus ESG transponder with ADS-B IN/OUT. The Trio 2-axis digital autopilot enables...
- Year
- 1970
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172L Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N7758G
- Serial #
- 17259458
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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
- 8,465 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 394 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 394 hrs (SOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete log books
Avionics
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel with Bluetooth
GPS
Garmin GNC 355 - WAAS GPS/COM
Comms
Narco MK12D+ - COM/NAV with Glideslope
ADS-B Out
Stratus ESG - ESG transponder with ADS-B IN/OUT
Autopilot
Trio 2-axis - digital autopilot coupled to GPS. Capable of fully coupled RNAV GPS approaches, altitude pre-select, altitude hold, GPS roll steering, VS climb/decents, emergency recover button
EMS/EIS
Digital Fuel Flow, fuel remaining, range
Additional Equipment
Windows
New side/rear windows
Push-To-Talk
Dual yoke mounted PTT
Audio Jacks
4 place audio jacks
Control Yokes
Recently powder coated control yokes
Lighting
LED landing & position lights
Wheel Pants
Instrument Lighting
Fiber-lite instrument light rings
Avionics Master Switch
Mixture Control
Verneer mixture control
Safety Harnesses
Shoulder harnesses
EGT Gauge
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Rating
- 6/10
- Interior Notes
- Blue cloth seats. Re-done in the early 90's Some interior plastics replaced when windows were replaced. Serviceable, overall 6/10
- Exterior Notes
- Classic White with Blue & Red Stripes. 1990's re-paint. Overall 6/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O320-E2D
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
Asking Price
$129,000
Aircraft Location
Poplar Grove, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 15, 2025: $129,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$129,000
Aircraft Location
Poplar Grove, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 15, 2025: $129,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$129,000