1978 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Santa Paula, CA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N738JW) features a notable 180/200 HP Lycoming O-360-A1D engine conversion, originally sourced from a Mooney and modified for fixed-pitch propeller operation. With 6,776 total airframe hours and 1,877.1 hours since major overhaul, the engine shows strong compression readings of 78/80 across all cylinders. Recent maintenance includes new magnetos installed in October 2021 (66.1 hours ago), along with a fresh annual inspection currently in progress. The aircraft benefits from several upgrades including new starter, alternator, baffles, exhaust components, and relocated aft-mounted battery.
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- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172/180 Conversion
- Tail #
- N738JW
- Serial #
- 17270023
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,776 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,877.1 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 66.1 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Fresh annual inspection
Avionics
Audio
King KMA 24A - Audio Selector
Comms
King KY 196 - TSO Digital COMM
NAV
Collins VIR 351 - TSO NAV w/ Glide Slope
DME
Narco DME 890
xpdr
Cessna 300 - Transponder
ADS-B Out
uAvionix Tail Beacon - ADSB
Autopilot
Navomatic 200 - Autopilot
Traffic
Monroy ATD-200 - Air Traffic Detector
intercom
Sigtronics SPA-400 - TSO Intercom w/ Pilot Copilot Push to Talk
Additional Equipment
Volt/Amp Meter
Electronics International - Volt Amp
Amperes Meter
Sunpro - Amperes
USB Ports
Powerwerx - Dual USB Ports (4 Ports)
Landing Light
LED - LED Landing Light
Strobe Lights
Wheel Pants
Battery Tender
Battery Tender - Minder (28 Volts)
Outside Air Temperature
Dual Air Vent Outside Air Temperature (O.A.T.)
Artificial Horizon
Directional Gyro
Sigmatek - Directional Gyro
Door Locks
High Security Door Locks
Windshield
One Piece Windshield
Oil Filter
Spin-On Oil Filter
Baffling
New Baffling
Propeller
Seaplane Fixed Pitch Propeller
Tow Bar
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A1D
- Engine Power
- 200 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1A170E
Asking Price
$134,900
Aircraft Location
Santa Paula, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 22, 2025: $134,900(+$14,900) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $120,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$134,900
Aircraft Location
Santa Paula, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 22, 2025: $134,900(+$14,900) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $120,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$134,900