Listing image
Image position: 1/20 of 20 total images

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

This 1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (N1TA) presents an excellent opportunity with its low-time engine and recent comprehensive upgrades. The airframe shows 5,756 total hours, while the Lycoming O-320-E2D engine has only 79.7 hours since major overhaul, accompanied by strong compression readings (76/74/78/76). The aircraft features fresh 2025 paint, a well-maintained interior, and a recent annual inspection that included extensive maintenance items such as new landing gear fairings, fuel system components, window seals, and overhauled airspeed indicator.

Avionics include a Garmin GTX-327 transponder, Narco MK12D com/nav, Garmin SL40 com radio,...

Year
1972
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172L Skyhawk
Tail #
N1TA
Serial #
17260453

Find similar aircraft

Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,756.82 hrs
Engine 1 Time
80 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Recent Annual (Extensive Maintenance)

Avionics

GPS

KLN 94 - KLN TSO GPS

Comms

Narco MK12D - TSO Com/Nav, Com

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX-327 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Brackett Air Filter Assembly

Fuel System

New fuel tank drain valves, New primer line assembly

Landing Gear

New landing gear fairings, Gear legs and components repainted

Brakes

New brake lines, brakes bled

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Clean and well-maintained
Exterior Notes
New paint - sharp and clean look

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320-E2D

Asking Price

$165,000

Aircraft Location

Townsend, GA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $165,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

Similar Cessna 172 Skyhawk Aircraft For Sale

Listing image
Image position: 1/19 of 19 total images

1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

$168,000
• Anchorage, AK, USA
Total Time
5,850 hrs
Engine Time
2,050 hrs
Prop Time
Unspecified
Tail #
N7136Q
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,050 lbs
AutopilotGarmin Auto PilotGPSGPS 660
Listing image
Image position: 1/17 of 17 total images

1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

$129,000
• Calera, AL, USA
Total Time
5,062 hrs
Engine Time
1,761 hrs
Prop Time
Unspecified
Tail #
N7149Q
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
Unspecified
GPSGarmin GNS 530W
Listing image
Image position: 1/7 of 7 total images

1972 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

$103,500
• Elkton, MD, USA
Total Time
6,685 hrs
Engine Time
708 hrs
Prop Time
Unspecified
Tail #
N3942Q
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
Unspecified
GPSGarmin GNS 430 +2
Listing image
Image position: 1/10 of 10 total images

1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

$124,900
• Wilmington, NC, USA
Total Time
9,515 hrs
Engine Time
1,426 hrs
Prop Time
Unspecified
Tail #
N4393Q
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
Unspecified
GPSGarmin GNC 355
Listing image
Image position: 1/37 of 37 total images

1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

$114,900
• Sylvester, GA, USA
Total Time
5,253 hrs
Engine Time
1,445 hrs
Prop Time
Unspecified
Tail #
N4382Q
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
891 lbs
Listing image
Image position: 1/14 of 14 total images

Cessna 172E Skyhawk

$150,000
• Elkhart, KS, USA
Total Time
4,726 hrs
Engine Time
611 hrs
Prop Time
611 hrs
Tail #
N30994
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
999 lbs
AutopilotInstalledGPSGarmin GNS 430

Looking for more Cessna 172 Skyhawks?

Find the perfect Cessna 172 Skyhawk for you. Browse over 5,000 aircraft for sale and filter by specifications, avionics, useful load, and more...

Asking Price

$165,000