1978 Cessna 172 SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • NY, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (N3239E) presents as a well-maintained trainer with IFR capabilities, showing 14,014 total airframe hours and a factory remanufactured Lycoming O-320-D2J engine installed in 2021 with 1,394 hours since rebuild. The aircraft features a comprehensive avionics suite including a Garmin 355 GPS/Nav/Comm, dual Garmin 275 displays (replacing the vacuum system), and a GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out capability. Recent maintenance includes 100-hour inspections, 50-hour oil changes, and compliance with all ADs, along with an STC increasing gross weight to 2,400 lbs.
The interior received a complete refurbishment in...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172 Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N3239E
- Serial #
- Not Listed
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 14,014 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,394 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logbooks available for inspection
- Inspection Status
- Maintained under 100 hr inspection. All ADs complied with
Avionics
GPS
Garmin 355 - IFR certified GPS/Nav/Comm
Comms
Garmin radio - 2nd with VOR/CDI
PFD
Garmin 275 - Dual (vacuum system replaced) w/backup battery
ADS-B Out
GTX 345 - GTX Transponder. ADS-B In/out
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Engine preheater
Lighting
LED landing light, strobes
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 5/10
- Interior Year
- 2021
- Paint Rating
- 5/10
- Interior Notes
- New Airtex interior 2021 including seats, sidewalls and carpet. Seats were taken to the frame and new foam and slings installed under the upholstery. All interior panels were completely removed to bare metal, inspected for corrosion (none found) and soundproofing installed throughout. New plastic except overhead panel which was sanded, painted and reinstalled. All new seatbelts and shoulder harnesses. New custom metal lower instrument panel. New windows
- Exterior Notes
- Paint is original
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-D2J
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
Asking Price
$149,000
Aircraft Location
NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 23, 2025: $149,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$149,000
Aircraft Location
NY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 23, 2025: $149,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$149,000