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1977 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tulsa, OK, USA

This 1977 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N42AP, presents as a solid work-horse with 16,601 hours total time on the airframe. Its key mechanical feature is the Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine, which has 1,803.1 hours since a major overhaul performed by Custom Airmotive, with standard nitride cylinders and compressions recorded between 71 and 77 over 80 as of September 2025. The aircraft's next annual inspection is not due until October 2026, and recent maintenance includes a new battery and seat rails installed in 2025.

The avionics suite is equipped for IFR operations, featuring a King KMA-24 audio panel with marker beacons, dual NAV/COM...

Year
1977
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N42AP
Serial #
17269941

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Utility, Recreational
Useful Load
818.8 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
16,601 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,803.1 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Aircraft Log 1.pdf, Aircraft Log 2.pdf, Engine Log.pdf, Propeller Log.pdf, Weight & Balance.pdf, Airworthiness Directives.pdf
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection due 10-01-2026. New Battery and Seat rails in 2025. Airworthy Yes.

Avionics

Audio

King KMA-24 - Audio Panel w/ 3-Light Marker Beacons

Comms

King KX-170B - NAV/COM Radio w/ VOR/LOC ILS, NAV/COM Radio w/ VOR LOC

ADSB

King KT-76A - Mode C Transponder

radio2

King KX-175B - NAV/COM Radio w/ VOR LOC

Additional Equipment

Hobbs Meter

Clock

LC-2 - Digital Clock

Instruments

Suction Gauge, Ammeter Gauge

Avionics Master

Safety Equipment

Pilot & Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness

Intercom

Sigtronics Portable - Intercom System

Suction Gauge

Ammeter Gauge

Shoulder Harness

Pilot & Co-Pilot Shoulder Harness

Intercom System

Sigtronics Portable - Intercom System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Paint Rating
5/10
Interior Notes
Original Interior rated 6 out of 10.
Exterior Notes
Rated 5 out of 10. Hail damage all over. small to medium.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C160/DTM7557M1

Asking Price

$64,500

Aircraft Location

Tulsa, OK, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 25, 2026: $64,500 - trade-a-plane

Feb 25, 2026: $64,500 - controller

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First Seen: Feb 25, 2026

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