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1978 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Charleston, SC, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N273EB, is an extensively upgraded example with a strong avionics suite and a well-documented, corrosion-free airframe. The aircraft has been based in Arizona and features the desirable Air Plains 180 hp conversion, upgrading the original Lycoming O-320-A4M to a 180hp configuration. Total time on the airframe is 13,125 hours, with the engine at 2,750 hours since major overhaul performed by Arizona Air-Craftsmen Inc in 2001. The seller notes the engine is running great, and the useful load is listed at 1,095 pounds with 40 gallons of usable fuel. The most recent annual inspection is due April 1,...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172/180 Conversion
Tail #
N273EB
Serial #
17271018

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
N/a
Useful Load
1,095 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
13,125 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2,750 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Due: 04/01/2027

Avionics

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Control Panel (Bluetooth Connectivity)

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN WAAS GPS/Nav/Com #1 (Weather Traffic)

PFD

Garmin G5 - Primary Indicator

MFD

Garmin G5 - DG HSI #1

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder ADSB Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder ADSB Out

Weather

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN WAAS GPS/Nav/Com #1 (Weather Traffic)

Traffic

Garmin GTN 650 - GTN WAAS GPS/Nav/Com #1 (Weather Traffic)

Additional Equipment

Interior

Like New Embroidered Custom Leather Seats, Cream colored. Matching Leather side Panels. Like New Carpet. Recently Replaced Plastics.

Seats

Pilot & Co Pilot Articulating Seats. Removable Rear Seat. Embroidered Custom Leather Seats. Cream colored.

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Lighting

LED Nav Lights. LED Strobes. LED Landing and Taxi Lights. Courtesy Lights. Pilot Map Light.

Heated Pitot

Fire Extinguisher

Plane Cover

Tow Bar

Coat Hanger

Baggage Coat Hanger

Window Tints

Rear Seat Removable Tinted Window Covers

Ground Service Plug

Fuel Steps & Handles

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Like New Embroidered Custom Leather Seats, Cream colored. Matching Leather side Panels. Like New Carpet. Recently Replaced Plastics. Pilot & Co Pilot Articulating Seats. Co Pilot Hinged Window. Rosen Sun Visors. Rear Seat Removable Tinted Window Covers. Shoulder Harnesses.
Exterior Notes
Sky Blue & White Paint in Excellent Condition. Recently Replaced Brakes. Heated Pitot. Ground Service Plug. Fuel Steps & Handles. LED Nav Lights. LED Strobes. LED Landing and Taxi Lights. Courtesy Lights.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$109,900

Aircraft Location

Charleston, SC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 19, 2026: $109,900 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Jun 19, 2026

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