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1978 Cessna 152 SparrowhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • PA, USA

This 1978 Cessna 152 II Sparrowhawk, registered as N89456, presents a solid opportunity for an instrument trainer or time-building aircraft. The airframe has a total time of 4,371 hours, which is described as low time, and it has no known damage history, supported by a complete set of original logs. The Lycoming O-235 series engine has 2,209 hours since major overhaul and is noted as running strong. Its useful load is 478 pounds, and it features the Sparrowhawk conversion for increased power.

The aircraft is IFR-equipped with a key avionics suite centered on a Garmin GNS430W WAAS GPS and a JPI EDM 700 engine monitor. Additional equipment...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
152
Model
152 Sparrowhawk
Tail #
N89456
Serial #
15282755

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
478 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,371 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,209 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Set Of Original Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual 9/3/25

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Comms

Cessna RT485b

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82

Additional Equipment

Refueling Steps

Tow Bar

Copilot Push-to-Talk

Vertically Adjustable Seats

Rosen Visors

Lord Shimmy Dampener

New Tires

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The Seats Are Rated As Very Good. The Carpet, Side Panels And All Plastic Components Are Rated As Good.
Exterior Notes
The Overall Condition Of The Paint Is Good. There Is Very Little Shine, A Fair Amount Of Chips And Scratches As Well As Some Areas Of Missing Paint.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235 Series
Engine Power
125 HP

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Aircraft Location

PA, USA

Listing Details

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