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

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, serial number 17262097, presents as a well-maintained aircraft with significant upgrades, positioned as a perfect flight school candidate. The airframe shows 4,117 hours total time and features a 180 horsepower conversion via a factory-new Lycoming O-360-A4M engine installed in 2006 under an Air Planes conversion STC, which now has 1,522 hours since new with strong cylinder compressions. The aircraft is equipped with a Powerflow Exhaust System, a SlickSTART Magneto Start Booster, an unleaded auto fuel STC, and a Sensenich propeller with 1,543 hours. A fresh annual inspection has just been completed.

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Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172M Skyhawk
Serial #
number17262097Total

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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
Prop 1 Time
1,543 hrs
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.

Weather

Ryan Stormscope

PFD

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

EMS

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

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

Ignition System

SlickSTART - Magneto Start Booster

Baggage Compartment

Selkirk - Extended baggage compartment

Cowling Fasteners

Cowling has quarter turn fasteners.

Sun Visors

Rosen - sun visors

Air Vents

Upgraded upper air vents front seat.

Door Steward

Pilot side door steward

USB Charger

Garmin USB 15 - USB USB Charger

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Original Interior (New fiberglass center console)
Exterior Notes
Original Paint

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$174,500

Aircraft Location

ID, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Feb 19, 2026: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

Dec 13, 2025: $174,500 - aircraftforsale

Dec 10, 2025: $174,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Dec 10, 2025

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$174,500