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1977 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lexington (KLEX) , KY USA

This 1977 Cessna 172/180 Conversion, registered as N738QN, is an upgraded Skyhawk with a total airframe time of 4,734 hours. Its primary enhancement is the Penn Yan 180 HP O-360 conversion, which provides significantly improved climb performance and a substantial useful load of 1,112 pounds. The engine, overhauled by Magnum Engines in September 2007, has 1,172 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 2,000-hour TBO, with recent compression readings from a May 2025 annual inspection all in the 70s. The aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNX375 WAAS GPS/ADS-B transponder for modern navigation, supported by dual nav/coms consisting of a...

Year
1977
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172/180 Conversion
Tail #
N738QN
Serial #
17270156

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Useful Load
1,112 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,734 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,172 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete & Consecutive Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh May 2025 Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - WAAS Navigator/ADS-B Transponder

Comms

Bendix-King KX 155 - NAV/COM, NAV/COM

Audio

Narco CP 130 - TSO Audio Panel

Additional Equipment

Engine Upgrade

Penn Yan O-360-A4M - 180 HP Conversion

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors

Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes

Switches

Dual Push-to-Talk Switches

Lighting

LED Landing Light, Flashing Beacon, Wingtip Strobes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
Exterior 7 out of 10/10
Interior Notes
Comfortable Leather Interior
Exterior Notes
Timeless Exterior

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
2-Blade McCauley Prop

Asking Price

$179,900

Aircraft Location

Lexington (KLEX) , KY USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 4, 2026: $179,900 - trade-a-plane

Feb 4, 2026: $179,900 - controller

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First Seen: Feb 4, 2026

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