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1978 Cessna 152Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1978 Cessna 152 presents as a well-maintained, low-time example with a factory-remanned engine. The airframe shows 2,681 total hours, while the Lycoming O-235-L2C engine has 885 hours since its factory remanufacture to zero-time specifications in November 1994. The aircraft is IFR-equipped, with avionics including dual King KX 155 NAV/COMs, a King KI 209 VOR/LOC/G.S., a Garmin GTX 335 GPS transponder, and a Stratus 3 for ADS-B In and weather. It is described as hangar-kept with original paint that "still shines like new," perfect windows, and an interior in excellent condition with tan fabric and vinyl.

The aircraft has a useful load...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
152
Model
152
Serial #
number15281191Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
494.4 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,681 hrs
Engine 1 Time
885 hrs
Prop 1 Time
8 hrs
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection 08/31/2024, IFR Cert 01/30/2023

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTX 335 - GTX GPS Transponder

Comms

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

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

Weather

Stratus 3 - ADSB In and Weather

ADS-B In

Stratus 3 - ADSB In and Weather

Additional Equipment

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Ventilation System

Soros Airflow Ventilation Enhancement Kit

Shimmy Dampener

Lord Shimmy Dampener

Shoulder Harness

Inertial Real Shoulder Harness

Wheel Pants

Refueling Steps

Steps and Handles for refueling

iPad Mount

RAM iPad Mount

Intercom

Flightcom 403 MC - MC Intercom

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Tan fabric and Vinyl in great condition
Exterior Notes
The original paint still shines like new. All the windows are perfect.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-L2C
Propeller Model
Sensenich Model 72CK96-0-54

Asking Price

$79,950

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 29, 2025: $79,950 - aircraftforsale

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Asking Price

$79,950