1974 Cessna 172M SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Johns Island, SC, USA

This 1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, registration N20749, presents with a total airframe time of 12,626 hours and is in a strong mechanical state following significant recent investments. The aircraft is IFR-certified and ready for flight training, having just received a fresh annual inspection valid until May 2026. Its engine, a Lycoming O-320-E2D, was overhauled to factory new tolerances in 2021 by The Firewall Forward and has 2,873 hours since major overhaul; it was modified to 160 horsepower at that time with new cylinders. The McCauley propeller has only 288 hours since its 2024 overhaul by Rocky Mountain Propeller.

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Year: 1974

Make: Cessna

Series: 172 Skyhawk

Model: 172M Skyhawk

Tail #: N20749

Serial #: 17263827

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 886 lbs

Seats: 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 12,626 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 2,873 hrs (SMOH)

Prop 1 Time: 288 hrs (SOH)

Logbook Status: Complete Logs Yes

Inspection Status: Annual Due: May 1st, 2026 Pitot Static/Altimeter and Transponder Test Due: May 2028 ELT Batteries Due: February 2028 All AD’s Complied With All Logbooks Complete Fuel Capacity: 48 Gallons Useful Load: 886 lbs Airworthy Yes

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GPS/Nav/Com #1

Comms

Garmin GTN 650 - GPS/Nav/Com Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

Traffic

Active Traffic Yes

ADSB

Avidyne AXP 340 - Transponder with ADSB-Out, ADSB Out Compliant

Additional Equipment

Engine Upgrade

RAM 160hp - RAM Upgraded Engine

Fuel Tanks

Long Range Fuel Tanks

Starter

Sky-Tec Starter

Magnetos

Slick Magnetos

Carburetor

Marvel Schebler Carburetor

Voltage Indicator

Davtron Digital DC Voltage Indicator

Shimmy Dampener

LORD Shimmy Dampener

Power Port

12 Volt Auxiliary Power Port

Flaps

Electric Flaps

Landing Light

LED Landing/Taxi Light

Push to Talk

Dual Push to Talk

Brakes

Duel Toe Brakes

Vacuum Pump Bracket

Rapco Vacuum Pump Bracket

Air Filter

Induction Air Inlet

Dynamic Propellers Induction Air Inlet - Carburetor Box

Mixture Control

Vernier Mixture Control

Stabilator Boots

Stabilator Abrasion Boots

Cylinders

New Cylinders at Overhaul

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2023

Interior Notes: 4-Place Seating Reupholstered with Helvetia Leather Smoke and Baltic Material in 2023 - Great Condition. Vinyl Carpet in Good Condition. Headliner, Side Panels, in Average Condition. Pilot and Copilot Shoulder Harnesses and Hinged Windows. 4-Place Intercom System. Front and Rear Air Vents.

Exterior Notes: Matterhorn White with Navy Blue Accents and Stars/Stripes “America Themed” Paint Scheme - Serviceable Condition. Glass in Good Condition. Auxiliary Power Port. LED Landing/Taxi Lights.