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1972 Cessna 172L SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1972
Make
CESSNA
Series
172
Model
172L SKYHAWK
Tail #
N4288Q
Serial #
17260188

This 1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (N4288Q) presents as a well-maintained example with a strong avionics suite and recent engine work. The airframe shows 10,691 total hours with complete logs, while the Lycoming O-320-E2D engine has 2,452 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO. The aircraft benefits from a fresh annual inspection and flies multiple times weekly, indicating active use and current airworthiness.

Notable avionics upgrades include a Garmin GTN 650 Xi GPS/Nav/comm with WAAS/LPV capability, complemented by a G5 electronic flight instrument, GTX 335 ADS-B transponder, GTR 225 comm radio, and GMA 340 audio panel. The aluminum two-blade propeller completes the package. Based at KMYR in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, this IFR-equipped Skyhawk combines modern navigation capabilities with proven airframe reliability.

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Asking Price

$139,000

Location

Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

Listing Details

Condition
Used
Sale Type
For Sale

Price History

Jun 20, 2025: $139,000 - controller

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,691 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,452 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh annual inspection

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 Xi - GTN GPS/Nav/comm

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR comm

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX w/ADSB

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA audio panel

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Propeller Model
2 Blade Aluminum

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