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1972 Cessna 172L SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Elkton, MD, USA

This 1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk, registration N3942Q, presents with a total airframe time of 6,685 hours and a factory-remanufactured engine showing 708 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has a fresh annual inspection completed in March 2025 and an IFR certification from July 2024, with its ELT battery due for replacement in January 2028. The exterior, in white, gray, and burgundy, is rated between 5.5 and 6.0, while the interior features recent gray Airtex upholstery rated 6.5-7.0.

Avionics are equipped for IFR operations and include a Garmin G430 (non-WAAS) with a GI 206 indicator, a Garmin GNS 250 nav/com, a PMA 8000B audio/intercom,...

Year
1972
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172L Skyhawk
Tail #
N3942Q
Serial #
17260042

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,685 hrs
Engine 1 Time
708 hrs
Logbook Status
All logs since 1973 at 379 hours NKMDH
Inspection Status
3/25 annual, 07/24 IFR

Avionics

GPS

Garmin G430 - (non WAAS) with GI GNS NC

Audio

PMA 8000B - PMA Audio/IC

ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Lynx L-3 - Transponder Mode C

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ELT due 1/28

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6.5/10
Paint Rating
5.5/10
Interior Notes
Gray fabric 6.5-7.0 recent Airtex
Exterior Notes
White gray burgundy 5.5-6.0

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$109,500

Aircraft Location

Elkton, MD, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 12, 2025: $109,500(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Jul 1, 2025: $119,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 1, 2025

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