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

This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, registration N20423, presents with 8,365 hours total time on the airframe and a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine showing 1,550 hours since major overhaul. Notably, the engine has only 470 hours since a comprehensive teardown, inspection, and necessary repair performed by Signature Engines, bringing it to what the seller describes as nearly new specifications. The aircraft has no damage history and comes with complete logbooks since new, and its next annual inspection is not due until June 1, 2026.

The panel is equipped for IFR operations, centered around a new touchscreen Garmin 175 WAAS GPS navigator with LPV...

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
Seats
4

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

GPS

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

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Nav/Com Nav/Com #2

Audio

King KA-134 - Audio Control Panel

ADSB

Appeal Stratus Transponder - ADSB In Out

ADS-B In

Appeal Stratus Transponder - ADSB In Out

Additional Equipment

Intercom

PS Engineering PM1000 II - 4 Place PS II Intercom

Pitot System

Heated Pitot

Ventilation System

Rear Seat Ventilation System

Seats

Pilot & Passenger Articulating Seats, Passenger Seat Hinged Window, After Market Pilot Seat Stop, Shoulder Harnesses

Lighting

LED Beacon, Strobes, Nav Light Indicators, Courtesy Lights

Airframe Seals

Flaps & Aileron Gap Seals

Wheel Fairings

McFarlane Wheel Fairings Included

Fuel System

Fuel Steps & Handles

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

Tow Bar

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Grey Cloth Seats, Good Condition. Carpet, Good Condition.
Exterior Notes
Vestal White With Velvet Black & Empress Blue Accents. Clear Glass, Great Condition.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$119,900

Aircraft Location

Charleston, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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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Asking Price

$119,900