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1973 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Topping, VA, USA

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, registration N20470, is offered for sale in Topping, Virginia, with 13,000 hours total time on the airframe and zero hours since major overhaul on the engine. The aircraft comes with a fresh annual inspection completed. According to the seller, the aircraft flies great and serves as a fantastic time builder. The seller also notes that this airframe was operated as a patrol aircraft and was never used as a trainer.

Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172M Skyhawk
Tail #
N20470
Serial #
17261313

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Utility, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
13,000 hrs
Engine 1 Time
(SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh annual

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$69,000

Aircraft Location

Topping, VA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 7, 2026: $69,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 31, 2026: $79,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 31, 2026

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$69,000