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1977 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lexington, KY, USA

This 1977 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N738QN, is a high-performance variant distinguished by its Penn Yan 180 HP O-360 engine conversion. With 4,734 hours total time on the airframe, the aircraft features a Magnum-overhauled engine showing 1,172 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, and it delivers a substantial useful load of 1,112 pounds. Its avionics suite provides solid IFR capability, centered on a Garmin GNX375 WAAS GPS/ADS-B transponder for LPV approaches, supported by dual nav/coms from a Bendix-King KX155 and a Michel MX170B.

The aircraft has just completed a fresh annual inspection in May 2025 and is...

Year
1977
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N738QN
Serial #
17270156

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,112 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

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

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

ADSB

ADS-B Equipped Yes

Additional Equipment

Engine Upgrade

Penn Yan O-360-A4M Conversion - 180 HP

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
7/10
Interior Notes
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
McCauley 2-Blade

Asking Price

$179,900

Aircraft Location

Lexington, KY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 4, 2026: $179,900 - controller

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First Seen: Feb 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$179,900