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1971 Cessna 172L SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Concord, NC, USA

This 1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk, registered as N7585G, presents a well-maintained airframe with 6,200 hours total time and a significant recent engine overhaul. The Lycoming O-320-E2D engine has just over 220 hours since a major overhaul performed by Lycoming's Triad Aviation, a factory overhaul that included a new camshaft, cylinders, magneto, and connecting rods, among other items. The propeller has 1,000 hours since new. The aircraft is equipped with a 160 horsepower STC via a Micro Vortec kit and a VG kit, enhancing its performance. It has a useful load of 811 pounds and is configured for four seats under both VFR and IFR flight rules....

Year
1971
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172L Skyhawk
Tail #
N7585G
Serial #
172-59285

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
811 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,200 hrs
Engine 1 Time
220 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,000 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - ADI

MFD

Garmin G5 - HSI

Audio

Garmin GMA 342 - GMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - with WAAS COM/NAV

Comms

Garmin SL40 - Com II

ADSB

Appareo Stratus ESG - ESG ADS-B

Additional Equipment

Lighting

Whelen LED Beacon - LED LED

Performance Modification

VG Kit - VG 160 Horsepower STC

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2015
Interior Notes
Interior shows age but a carpet kit will turn it around easily. Probably the only thing that could use attention.
Exterior Notes
Paint in nice shape. Painted in 2015.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$179,000

Aircraft Location

Concord, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 28, 2026: $179,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Jan 31, 2026: $189,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 31, 2026

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Asking Price

$179,000