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1977 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Chesterfield, MO, USA

This 1977 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N738QP, presents with 11,000 total hours on the airframe and a Signature engine with 2,350 hours since major overhaul, matched by the propeller time. A recent annual inspection was completed in November 2025, which included a rebuilt carburetor, rebuilt magnetos, and new engine mounts. The engine shows excellent oil analysis records and strong compression readings on three cylinders, with one cylinder at 66/80.

The aircraft is well-equipped for IFR flight with a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS and a Bendix King Tru-Trac autopilot capable of flying LPV approaches. The panel was updated with a refurbished...

Year
1977
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N738QP
Serial #
17270157

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
600 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,000 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,350 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,350 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual conducted in November 2025 with: rebuilt carburetor, rebuilt magnetos, new engine mounts.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GPS (refurbished 2018) with CDI

AP

Bendix King Tru-Trac - Auto-pilot, flys LPV approach (new 2019)

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel (refurbished 2018)

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (new 2018) ADS-B in/out with Bluetooth (new 2018)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder (new 2018) ADS-B in/out with Bluetooth (new 2018)

Additional Equipment

Fuel Tanks

50 gallon long range tanks

Engine Heater

Tanis - Electric engine heater cowl plugs and blanket

CO2 Detector

New CO2 detector 2020

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2024
Paint Rating
7/10/10
Paint Year
1977
Interior Notes
New Interior 2024 recushion and reupholstered seats and door panels. New Plastic Interior pieces 2024.
Exterior Notes
White, Gold, Tan 7/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$87,000

Aircraft Location

Chesterfield, MO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 10, 2026: $87,000 - trade-a-plane

Apr 7, 2026: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 7, 2026

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$87,000