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1974 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AL, USA

This 1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, priced at $95,000 and based in Alabama, is a solid IFR-equipped trainer that has been well maintained. The airframe has a fresh annual inspection completed January 15, 2026, and the most recent 100-hour inspection (June 8, 2026) recorded compression readings of 76, 76, 70, and 76. The altimeter, static system, and transponder were checked in March 2026. The seller notes the aircraft has no damage history (NDH).

Power comes from a Lycoming O-320-E2D that was overhauled by Aero Recip in July 2024 and has 859 hours since major overhaul (SMOH). It has been modified per RAM STC SE3692SW-D for 160 horsepower at...

Year
1974
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172M Skyhawk
Serial #
number17263129Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Engine 1 Time
859 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,849.2 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
Inspection 6/8/26 - 100 Hour Inspection Compressions 76, 76, 70, 76; 3/18/26 - Altimeter, Static and transponder check accomplished; 2/20/26 - Overhauled vacuum pump, new attitude gyro; 1/15/26 - Annual Inspection accomplished. New Tempest plugs, new Gill G-25 Battery; 10/8/25 Overhauled #3 cylinder

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS/Nav/Com

Comms

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS/Nav/Com

Audio

PS Engineering PMA7000B - PS Audio Panel

ADSB

uAvionix tailBeacon - ADS-B GTX Mode S Transponder

Transponder

Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX Mode S Transponder

Additional Equipment

Altitude Encoder

ACK A-30 - ACK Altitude Encoder

Antennas

Garmin GA 56 - GA and GA Antennas

ELT

Ameri-King AK-450 - ELT

Vacuum Pump

Vacuum Pump Overhauled Feb 2026

Attitude Gyro

New Attitude Gyro Feb 2026

Turn Coordinator

Overhauled Turn Coordinator April 2026

Directional Gyro

Overhauled Directional Gyro May 2024

Beacon Light

Whelen LED - LED Beacon Light

Shoulder Harness

Hooker Harnes - Kit for Front Seats

Wingtip Strobe

Whelen - dual wingtip strobe system

Intercom

Sigtronics - Intercom

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Sheepskin Covered Pilot/Copilot Seats, Maroon Cloth Seats and sidewalls, beige Upper sidewalls and Headliner. Lonseal Flooring.
Exterior Notes
Overall White with Red and Black Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C160/DTM7557 Fixed Pitch

Asking Price

$95,000

Aircraft Location

AL, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Jul 19, 2026: $95,000 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Jul 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$95,000