This 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk (N20471) presents a well-documented airframe with 6,159.4 total hours and a low-time engine showing just 317.5 hours SMOH since its 2002 major overhaul by Corona Aircraft Engines. The aircraft features a 160HP Lycoming O-320-E2D engine with Lycon STC, paired with a propeller showing 145.9 hours since its 2009 overhaul. While the logbooks record two hard landings in the 1970s involving firewall replacements and right wing repair (detailed in 337 forms), the aircraft has maintained complete and well-documented maintenance records since new, including a recent 16-hour cross-country flight where the pilot reported strong engine performance.

The Skyhawk comes IFR-equipped with a King avionics suite including a KMA-24 audio panel, KNS-80 Nav 1 with glideslope, KX-175B Nav/Com 2, and ADS-B Out capability via uAvionix Tail Beacon. The exterior received a professional strip and repaint in 1995 that remains in good condition with minor wear, while the 2004 interior refresh features leather seats with upgraded foam and matching panels. With a useful load of 804 lbs, 38-gallon fuel capacity, and fresh annual completed in November 2024, this aircraft offers a solid platform for continued operation or avionics upgrades.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2004

Paint Year: 1995

Interior Notes: The interior was reupholstered in 2004, including new leather seats with upgraded foam, as well as matching side panels and carpet. It’s in great condition with only minimal signs of wear.

Exterior Notes: The aircraft was professionally stripped and painted in 1995 by Dexter Aircraft Refinishing. The paint remains in good condition overall, with minor signs of normal wear on the leading edges and around the cowl.