1977 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1977 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N738PH) presents as a well-equipped, low-time airframe with substantial avionics upgrades and recent maintenance. The aircraft shows 4,600 total hours with a 2020-overhauled Lycoming O-360-A4M engine showing 1,800 SMOH (200 hours remaining to TBO) and a 2,000-hour Sensenich aluminum propeller. The panel features a modern Garmin suite including a G3X Touch PFD/MFD, GTN 750XI navigator with WAAS/LPV capability, GTX 345 ADS-B transponder (in/out), GFC 500 autopilot, and a G5 backup instrument, enabling full IFR operations with coupled approaches and wireless flight plan transfer.

The airframe retains its original exterior paint in maintained condition and an almost immaculate original red leather/cloth interior. Notable modifications include Avion Research control wheels (2021), Steward door assist gas springs, and a 2021 ARTEX ELT 345. Maintenance highlights include a fresh annual completed in May 2025, magneto 500-hour inspection in March 2024, and pitot/static/transponder certifications due October 2025. Missing logs from 1977-1988 are noted, and the seller indicates willingness to review all offers. Based at KLGB, this 172N combines modern avionics with classic airframe preservation.