1973 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Potsdam, NY, USA
This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk (N12790) presents as a well-equipped trainer or personal aircraft with 7,790 total hours on the airframe and a strong-running Lycoming O-320 engine showing 1,832 hours since its 2002 major overhaul. The powerplant demonstrates excellent compression readings all above 70/80, with remaining time before its 2,000-hour TBO. The aircraft features a modern Garmin avionics suite including a WAAS-capable GNC 355 GPS with ADS-B compliance for IFR operations, complemented by a GI-275 multi-function display, GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel, and dual nav/coms.
While maintaining its original 1973 paint (rated 5/10) and...
- 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
- 7,790 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,832 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNC 355 - GNC GPS Com
Comms
Garmin GNC 255A - GNC Nav Com
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel with Bluetooth
PFD
Garmin GI-275 - MFD CDI
MFD
Garmin GI-275 - MFD CDI
ADS-B Out
uAvionix skyBeacon - ADS-B
Transponder
Bendix/King KT76C - Transponder
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
- L-35406-27A
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
Asking Price
$125,999
Aircraft Location
Potsdam, NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 29, 2025: $125,999 - controller
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Asking Price
$125,999
Aircraft Location
Potsdam, NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 29, 2025: $125,999 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$125,999