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1978 Cessna 172NSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Los Angeles, CA, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N, registration available from the seller in Northridge, California, presents a well-equipped example of the popular four-seat trainer. The airframe has accumulated 8,022 hours since factory new, with the Lycoming IO-320-E2D engine showing 991 hours since major overhaul and the propeller at 1,512 hours since overhaul. A fresh annual inspection is included as of November 2025.

The panel has received significant modern upgrades. Avionics include a Garmin 430 GPS, a King KX 155A Nav/Com with HSI, and dual AV-30C units configured for directional gyro and HSI functions. Audio is handled by a PMA8000G audio panel with...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,022 hrs
Engine 1 Time
991 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,512 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual Included 11/25

Avionics

Audio

PMA8000G - Audio Panel With Marker Beacon Bluetooth

GPS

Garmin 430 - GPS

Comms

King KX 155A - KX Nav/Com With HSI

ADSB

Stratus - ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Stratus - ADS-B In

PFD

AV-30C - Dual (DG)(HSI)

MFD

AV-30C - Dual (DG)(HSI)

Additional Equipment

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun Visors

Lighting

Wing Tip Strobe Lights

Wheel Pants

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1978

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-320-E2D

Asking Price

$170,000

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 9, 2026: $170,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: May 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$170,000