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

This 1978 Cessna 152 II Sparrowhawk, registration N89456, presents a low-time airframe with 4,371 total hours and 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 described as running strong. The aircraft is IFR-equipped with a Garmin GNS430W WAAS GPS and a JPI EDM 700 engine monitor, making it suitable for instrument training. Additional features include a Garmin GDL 82, Rosen visors, a Lord shimmy dampener, new tires, and a 125-horsepower Sparrowhawk conversion.

The airframe has been visually inspected with no obvious signs of damage or...

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
Seats (Stock)
2

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/EIS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor

Comms

Cessna RT485b

ADS-B Out

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
Seats are rated as very good. The carpet, side panels and all plastic components are rated as good
Exterior Notes
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 Model
O-235
Engine Power
125 HP

Asking Price

$54,900

Aircraft Location

PA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 5, 2025: $54,900 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$54,900