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

This 1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, registered as N20749 and based at KJZI in Johns Island, South Carolina, is offered for sale at $89,000. The airframe has accumulated 12,626 total time hours, and the aircraft is ready for IFR flight training with a fresh annual inspection valid through May 1st, 2027, and a current IFR certification. The avionics have just been upgraded with a Garmin GTN 650 GPS/Nav/Com, a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, an Avidyne AXP-340 ADS-B Out transponder, a Garmin GI-106B Nav indicator, and a Narco MK-12E Nav/Com #2 with a King KI-208 indicator, making it ADS-B and WAAS compliant with LPV approach capability.

The Lycoming...

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
VFR & 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
All Logbooks Complete
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual Inspection Valid IFR Certification Annual Due: May 1st, 2027 Pitot Static/Altimeter and Transponder Test Due: May 2028 ELT Batteries Due: February 2028

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GPS/Nav/Com #1

Comms

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

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Avidyne AXP 340 - Transponder with ADSB-Out

PFD

Garmin GI 106B - Nav Indicator

MFD

King KI 208 - Nav Indicator

Additional Equipment

Induction System

Dynamic Propellers Induction Air Inlet on Carburetor Air Box

Starter

Sky Tec - Starter

Magnetos

Slick Magnetos

Carburetor

Marvel Schebler - Carburetor

Electrical System

12 Volt Auxiliary Power Port, Davtron Digital DC Voltage Indicator

Lights

LED Landing/Taxi Light

Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes

Audio Panel

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

GPS/Nav/Com

Garmin GTN 650 - GPS/Nav/Com #1

Nav Indicator

Garmin GI 106B - Nav Indicator

Nav/Com

Narco MK 12E - Nav/Com

Transponder

Avidyne AXP 340 - Transponder with ADSB-Out

Antenna

Garmin GA35 - WAAS Antenna

Engine Upgrade

Lycoming Engine Modified to 160 HP

Magneto

Slick - Magnetos

Propeller

McCauley 1C160 DTM - 2-Blade Model

Interior

4-Place Seating Reupholstered in 2023 with Helvetia Leather Smoke and Baltic Material

Lighting

LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Intercom

4-Place Intercom System

Shimmy Dampener

LORD - LORD Shimmy Dampener

Vacuum Pump Bracket

Rapco - Vacuum Pump Bracket

Air Filter

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

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2-Blade 1C160-DTM

Asking Price

$89,000

Aircraft Location

Johns Island, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 16, 2026: $89,000 - trade-a-plane

May 16, 2026: $89,000(-$10,000) - controller

Apr 22, 2026: $99,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 22, 2026

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$89,000