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

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk II, registration N20423, serial number 17261278, is offered for sale with 8,365 total time on the airframe and a clean no-damage-history claim from the seller. The engine, a Lycoming O-320-E2D producing 150 horsepower, has accumulated 1,550 hours since major overhaul, but importantly, only 470 hours since a comprehensive engine inspection and complete teardown performed by Signature Engines, Inc., which the seller describes as bringing it to nearly new specs. The aircraft is based in Charleston, South Carolina, and has an annual inspection due June 1, 2026.

The avionics suite has been updated with a Garmin 175...

Year
1973
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172M Skyhawk
Tail #
N20423
Serial #
17261278

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
893 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,365 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,550 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logbooks since new
Inspection Status
Annual Due: 06/01/2026

Avionics

Audio

King KA-134 - Audio Control Panel

GPS

Garmin 175 - WAAS Touch Screen GPS Navigator w/ LPV Approach Capacity

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Nav/Com

NAV

King KI-209A - VOR/LOC/ILS #1

radio2

King KX-170B - Nav/Com #2

nav2

King KI-208 - VOR/LOC

ADSB

Appeal Stratus - Transponder ADSB Out

ADS-B In

ADSB In

intercom

PS Engineering PM1000 II - 4 place PS II Intercom

Additional Equipment

Heated Pitot

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

Wheel Fairings

McFarlane - Wheel Fairings

Beacon

LED beacon

Strobe Lights

Strobes

Courtesy Lights

Nav Lights

Nav Light Indicators

Gap Seals

Flaps & Alleron Gap Seals

Tow Bar

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Grey Cloth Seats, good condition. Carpet, good condition. Rear Seat Ventilation System. 4 place PS Engineering PM1000 II Intercom. After market pilot seat stop. Passenger Seat Hinged Window. Shoulder Harnesses. Pilot & Co-pilot adjustable / reclining seats. Hobbs Meter.
Exterior Notes
Vestal White with Velvet Black & Empress Blue accents. McFarlane Wheel Fairings included. LED beacon. Clear Glass, Great Condition. Flaps & Alleron Gap Seals. Heated Pitot. Courtesy Lights. Strobes. Nav Light Indicators. Bracket Air Filter. Heated Pitot. Fuel steps & handles.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$109,900

Aircraft Location

Charleston, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 4, 2026: $109,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Apr 22, 2026: $119,900(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Mar 13, 2026: $124,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 13, 2026

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$109,900