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

This 1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (N7048Q) presents as a well-maintained example with 3,768 total airframe hours and a freshly completed annual inspection in February 2024. The aircraft features an 180 HP Avcon Industries engine conversion installed in 1982, currently showing 1,798 hours since major overhaul, paired with a Hartzell propeller that has 187 hours since its last overhaul by American Propeller Service in 2008. The original paint scheme in white with red and burgundy trim remains intact, as does the burgundy fabric and vinyl interior upholstery, though the aircraft has received updated safety equipment including BAS inertial reel...

Year
1972
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172L Skyhawk
Tail #
N7048Q
Serial #
17260348

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
854.5 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,768 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,798 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
187 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Log Books Since New
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection: 02-01-2024

Avionics

Audio

Collins AMR-350 - Audio Panel

Comms

MAC 1700 - MAC NAV/COM with KI VOR/LOC/G.S. Indicator, MAC NAV/COM with KI VOR/LOC Indicator

ADSB

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX ADS-B Out Transponder

EMS

Electronics International Carb Air Temp KS - KS Avionics

Additional Equipment

Intercom

PS Engineering PM 501 - PS PM ICOM Intercom

USB Power Port

USB Power Port Dual Plug in Including Airspeed Indicator in Knots

Landing and Taxi Lights

Landing and Taxi Lights RE-Positioned to Left Wing Leading Edge

Fresh Air Vents

Soros Air Ventube - Overhead Fresh Vents

Wheel Pants

Wheel Pants LH and Right Windows Hing open

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Shoulder Harness and Seat Belts

Bas Inertial Real - New Shoulder Harness and Seat Belts

Landing Lights

Landing And Taxi Lights Re-positioned To Left Wing Leading Edge

Strobe Lights

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Air Vents

Soros Air Ventube - Overhead Fresh Vents

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1972
Paint Year
1972
Interior Notes
Burgandy Fabric and Vinyl (Original Upholstery), New Bas Inertial Real Shoulder Harness and Seat Belts
Exterior Notes
All Over White with Red and Burgandy (Original Paint)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-C2YK-1BF

Asking Price

$89,950

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 1, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

Jun 25, 2025: $89,950 - aso

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$89,950