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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. A significant recent maintenance event is documented, with only 470 hours since a comprehensive engine inspection, repair, and complete teardown performed by Signature Engines. The aircraft has no damage history and comes with complete logbooks from new, with its next annual inspection due June 1, 2026.

The panel is equipped for capable IFR operations, centered on a new touchscreen Garmin 175 WAAS GPS navigator with LPV approach capability. It features dual King...

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

Heated Pitot

Ventilation System

Rear Seat Ventilation System

Seats

Pilot & Passenger Articulating Seats, Shoulder Harnesses

Windows

Passenger Seat Hinged Window

Gap Seals

Flaps & Aileron Gap Seals

Wheel Fairings

McFarlane Wheel Fairings included

Lighting

LED Beacon, Strobes, Nav Light Indicators, Courtesy Lights

Fuel System

Fuel Steps & Handles

Air Filter

Bracket Air Filter

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 & Aileron Gap Seals. Heated Pitot. Courtesy Lights. Strobes. Nav Light Indicators. Bracket Air Filter. Heated Pitot. Fuel Steps & Handles. Tow Bar.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
0320-E2D
Engine Power
150 HP

Asking Price

$124,900

Aircraft Location

Charleston, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

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First Seen: Mar 13, 2026

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$124,900