1971 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Charleston, SC, USA

This 1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk, registration N3985Q, offers a compelling blend of utility and condition, having undergone a significant 180hp conversion by Air Plains in 2001, with the Lycoming O-360-A4M engine accumulating 1,551 hours since factory new. The airframe shows 9,325 total hours, and complete logbooks since new are available. The seller states the aircraft has no major damage history and has been always hangared, with annual inspection due March 2027. Useful load is stated at 980 lbs with 40 gallons of usable fuel.

The Skyhawk is equipped for IFR with a fully equipped panel featuring Terra TMA 350D audio panel, Terra 400D IFR...

Year: 1971

Make: Cessna

Series: 172 Skyhawk

Model: 172/180 Conversion

Tail #: N3985Q

Serial #: 17260085

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 980 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 9,325 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,551 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: Complete Logbooks Since New

Inspection Status: Annual Due: 03/01/2027

Avionics

Audio

Terra TMA 350D - TMA Audio Panel

GPS

Terra 400D - IFR GPS

Comms

Terra TX 760D - Dual TX VHF Comm and Dual TN Nav with VOR/ILS/LOC w/ Glideslope and VOR/ILS Indicator

Transponder

King KT 76A - KT Transponder

Additional Equipment

Engine Monitoring System

JPI EDM 711 - JPI EDM EMS w/ Fuel Flow

Starter

Sky-Tec Starter

Strobe Lights

Whelen Strobe Lights - Anti-Collision

Compass

PAI-700 - Vertical Card Compass

Tachometer

Horizon P-1000 - Digital Tachometer

Chronometer

Astrotech LC2 - Quartz Chronometer

EGT Gauge

Electronics International - Digital EGT Gauge

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Maroon Vinyl w/ Forest Green Cloth Seats in Excellent Condition. Side Panels, Headliner, Plastics in Good Condition. Rosen Sun Visors. Pilot & Co-Pilot Air Vents. Co-Pilot Hinged Window. JPI EDM 711 Engine Monitoring System w/ Fuel Flow. Astrotech LC2 Quartz Chronometer. PAI-700 Vertical Card Compass. 4 Place Intercom. Horizon P-1000 Digital Tachometer. Datcon Hobbs Meter. Electronics International Digital EGT Gauge. Outside Temp Gauge. Shoulder Harnesses. Map Light. Fire Extinguisher.

Exterior Notes: Dry, Hangared Airplane. Matterhorn White with Sky Blue & Antique Silver Accents. Paint in Excellent Condition. Horton STOL Kit w/ Aileron Flap Gap Seals. Sky-Tec Starter. Glareshield Windshield. Brackett Air Filter. Skybolt Cowl Fastener Kit. Torque Link Kit Upgrade. Heated Pitot. Ground Service Plug. Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Lights. Wheel Pants. Tow Bar.