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1973 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Nampa, ID, USA

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, registered as N12588, presents a well-equipped platform with significant upgrades, positioned as a perfect flight school aircraft. The airframe has a total time of 4,117 hours and is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 HP engine installed new in 2006 under an Air Planes conversion STC, which now shows 1,522 hours since new (SNEW) with strong compression readings. The Sensenich propeller also has 1,543 hours SNEW and was recently balanced. The aircraft has just completed a fresh annual inspection and features a useful load of 1,042 lbs with long-range fuel tanks providing 52 gallons of usable fuel.

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Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172M Skyhawk
Tail #
N12588
Serial #
17262097

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
1,042 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,117 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,522 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,543 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Please Inquire for digital logbooks and additional pictures
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual just completed!

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS NAV w/ Transponder, Mode S ADS-B IN/OUT

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Nav/Com Radio, GTR Standard Flip Flop Com Radio

AP

Century IIB - IIB Autopilot with Altitude trim and audio deviation notification (Semi Function as most are)

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel w/ intercom, marker beacon, bluetooth.

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - GI with Autopilot, primary ATT indicator system with internal ADHRS and ADC

EMS

Garmin GI 275 EIS - GI EIS four cylinder engine monitor and fuel gauges

Weather

Ryan Stormscope

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS NAV w/ Transponder, Mode S ADS-B IN/OUT

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX GPS NAV w/ Transponder, Mode S ADS-B IN/OUT

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Powerflow Exhaust System

Fuel System

Long range fuel tanks (52 gal useable), Unleaded Auto Fuel STC

Lighting

LED Landing and Taxi lights

Interior

Rosen Sun Visors - Upgraded upper air vents front seat, Pilot side door steward, Extended

Ignition System

SlickSTART - Magneto Start Booster

Propeller

Recent prop balance

Fasteners

Cowling has quarter turn fasteners

Charging Port

Garmin USB 15 - USB USB Charger

Interior Features

Rosen - sun visors, Upgraded upper air vents front seat, Pilot side door steward, New fiberglass center console

Baggage Compartment

Extended Selkirk baggage compartment

USB Charger

Garmin USB 15 - USB USB Charger

Baggage

Extended Selkirk baggage compartment

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Original Interior (New fiberglass center console)
Exterior Notes
Original Paint, Wheel pants (Not installed), Cowling has quarter turn fasteners

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 76EM8S14-0-60

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Aircraft Location

Nampa, ID, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Dec 10, 2025

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