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1976 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fullerton, CA, USA

This 1976 Cessna 172/180 Conversion, registered as N1296U, presents a solid airframe with 5,808 hours total time and is equipped with a 180 horsepower Lycoming engine that has 1,160 hours since its factory overhaul by Lycoming in September 1994. The aircraft features a fixed-pitch propeller with just 7 hours since its own overhaul. It carries a useful load of 1,057 pounds and is IFR-certified, with its last certification completed in September 2022.

The panel is configured for basic IFR flight with dual TKM MX300 nav/com units, a Northstar M3 approach navigator, a Garmin GTX 250 transponder, and an STEC 50 autopilot. Additional equipment...

Year
1976
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172/180 Conversion
Tail #
N1296U
Serial #
17266990

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,057 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,808 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,160 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
7 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete logs
Inspection Status
Recent Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTX 250 - GTX GPS

Comms

TKM MX300 - TKM Nav/Com, TKM Nav/Com, Approach Nav

Autopilot

STEC 50 - STEC Autopilot

Audio

Cessna Audiopanel

Traffic

Stratus ESC - ESC Transponder

Additional Equipment

Shoulder Harnesses

Chronometer

Copilot Instruments

Visors

Rosen visors

Venturi System

Right side Venturi (Aspirator)

Vacuum System

Vacuum regulator and filter, Cessna Vacuum gauge, Standard O-360 driven Vacuum source and Gauge

Directional Gyro

Right panel second DG

Refueling Equipment

Refueling steps and handles

Communication Equipment

Pilot push-to-talk, Copilot push-to-talk

Lighting

Map light, Wingtip strobes

Instrumentation

Hobbs meter, Digital tach, Horizon Instrument Digital Tachometer

Seating

Vertically articulating seats

Windows

Hinged windows

Intercom

4 place intercom

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Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The seats and carpet are in good condition. The side panels and all plastic components are rated as fair.
Exterior Notes
The overall condition is good. The finish is a bit chalky with minimal shine, has a few chips and scratches, and there are some areas of missing paint.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
RL-516-36A
Engine Power
180 HP

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Aircraft Location

Fullerton, CA, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Nov 7, 2025

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