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1973 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Village of Potsdam, NY, USA

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, registration N12790, presents with a total airframe time of 7,790 hours and features a strong-maintenance history with complete logs. Its Lycoming O-320 engine, serial number L-35406-27A, was overhauled in 2002 and currently shows 1,832 hours since major overhaul, with compressions all reported at 70/80 or greater against a 2,000-hour TBO.

The aircraft is equipped with an advanced IFR-capable Garmin avionics suite, including a WAAS-enabled GNC 355 GPS with LPV approach capability, a GI-275 multi-function display, a GNC 255A nav/com, and a GMA 345 audio panel with Bluetooth. It also features a Bendix/King KT76C...

Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172M Skyhawk
Tail #
N12790
Serial #
17262262

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,788 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,832 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Yes

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 355 - GNC GPS/Com WAAS LPV

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - GNC Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel with Bluetooth

PFD

Garmin GI-275 - MFD/CDI

ADS-B Out

uAvionix skyBeacon - ADS-B

Additional Equipment

CDI

Garmin GI106B - CDI

Transponder

Bendix/King KT76C - Transponder

Seat Covers

New seat covers on front seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Interior Year
1973
Paint Rating
5/10
Paint Year
1973
Interior Notes
Pilot/CoPilot seats have been recovered in leather, 2025
Exterior Notes
Paint 5/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
LYCOMING
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$114,999

Aircraft Location

Village of Potsdam, NY, USA

Listing Details

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For Sale

Price History

Sep 9, 2025: $114,999 - trade-a-plane

Sep 9, 2025: $114,999(-$11,000) - controller

Jul 29, 2025: $125,999 - controller

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First Seen: Jul 29, 2025

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$114,999