1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lexington, KY, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N739DE, presents a well-maintained example with 6,592 hours total time on the airframe. The Lycoming O-320-D2J engine has 752 hours since major overhaul, performed in July 2020, with a 2,000-hour TBO remaining. The engine received an IRAN in February 2023 and was reinstalled in July 2024 along with an overhauled 2-blade McCauley propeller.
Avionics are highlighted by a Garmin GNS430W GPS/NAV/COMM system, complemented by a Stratus Appareo transponder, King KMA 20TSO audio panel, and TKM MX-385 NAV/COMM. The panel retains standard steam gauge instrumentation with a six-pack layout and includes an...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- N/a
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,592 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 752 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 2,024 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS GPS/NAV/COMM
Comms
TKM MX-385 - TKM NAV/COMM
Audio
King KMA 20TSO - KMA Audio Panel
Transponder
Stratus Appareo - Transponder
Additional Equipment
Engine Monitoring
E.I. OPT-1 - E.I. Pressure Temperature Monitor
Intercom System
Sigtronics - Cabin Intercom
Landing Light
LED - LED Landing Light
Strobe Lights
Wing Tip Strobes
Shimmy Dampener
McFarlane - Shimmy Dampener
Transponder
Stratus Appareo - Transponder
Engine Monitor
E.I. OPT-1 - E.I. Pres. Temp. Monitor
Intercom
Sigtronics - Cabin Intercom
Lighting
Wing Tip Strobes LED Landing Light
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Rating
- 6/10
- Interior Notes
- 6 out of 10
- Exterior Notes
- 6 out of 10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-D2J
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
- Propeller Model
- 2-blade McCauley Prop
Asking Price
$169,900
Aircraft Location
Lexington, KY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 18, 2025: $169,900 - trade-a-plane
Sep 18, 2025: $169,900 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$169,900
Aircraft Location
Lexington, KY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 18, 2025: $169,900 - trade-a-plane
Sep 18, 2025: $169,900 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$169,900