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1973 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Russellville, KY, USA

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk (N244DA) presents a well-maintained example with only 4,869 total airframe hours and an engine showing 806 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has no damage history or corrosion, supported by complete original logs and regular oil analysis. It features a Horton STOL kit for enhanced performance and retains its original Narco avionics suite, including dual Narco Mk12-d nav/coms with glideslope, a Narco 190 DME, and King KT76A transponder, making it IFR-capable. The Lycoming O-320-E2D engine shows strong compressions, and the airframe has been hangared for the past 20 years.

The exterior exhibits a very good...

Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172M Skyhawk
Tail #
N244DA
Serial #
17261294

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,869 hrs
Engine 1 Time
806 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Original, complete, well-organized and legible
Inspection Status
Last Annual July 2025

Avionics

Comms

Narco Mk12-d - with with localizer, with

DME

Narco 190 DME

Audio

Sigtronics SPA400

Autopilot

Century autopilot

Additional Equipment

Marker Beacons

Cessna 3 light marker beacons

Pilot Push to Talk

Heated Pitot

Wheel Fairings

Hinged Windows

Refueling Steps

Fire Extinguisher

Refueling Handles

Sealed Battery

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The seats, carpet, side panels and all plastic components are in very good condition.
Exterior Notes
The overall condition of the exterior is very good. The finish has a moderate shine, with a few chips and scratches as to be expected.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$129,900

Aircraft Location

Russellville, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 7, 2025: $129,900 - trade-a-plane

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