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1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk 180 HPSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville , CA USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk 180 HP, registered as N737WE, presents a compelling package with significant powerplant and avionics upgrades. The airframe has 3,867 hours total time and features a factory-new 180 HP Lycoming O-360 engine installed in 1996 with 1,090 hours since new, paired with a fixed-pitch two-blade propeller showing 790 hours since new. The aircraft has no damage history and its next annual inspection is not due until April 2026, with a useful load of 809 pounds.

The panel is equipped for IFR operations with a Garmin GNS 430 color moving map GPS/COM, complemented by a King KMA 20 audio panel, Collins VIR 650 ADF, and King...

Year: 1978

Make: Cessna

Series: 172 Skyhawk

Model: 172N Skyhawk 180 HP

Tail #: N737WE

Serial #: 172-69725

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Utility, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 809 lbs

Seats (Stock): 4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 3,867 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,090 hrs (SNEW)

Prop 1 Time: 790 hrs (SNEW)

Logbook Status: Logs go from new in 78 to 1993, then one book is missing. They then restart in 2010 in the larger ADLOG format and go to present day. The lost log is simply negligence by a previous owner.

Inspection Status: Annual Due: April 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS Color IFR Moving Map GPS/COM

Comms

Michaels MX 170B - MX Digital Flip/Flop Nav/Com, VIR ADF with Remote BFO

Audio

King KMA 20 - KMA Audio Panel with 3LMB

ADS-B Out

Uavionix Wingtip Beacon - ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL 50 - GDL ADS-B Receiver

EMS/EIS

EDM 700 - EDM 3.5 Inch, Four Cylinder Digital Graphic Engine Analyzer

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

New Exhaust

Landing Light

LED Landing Light

Tires

New Tires

Air Filter

K&N Air Filter

Starter

Skytech Lightweight High Speed Starter

Ventilation

Soros Air Vents

Seating

Pilot Side Articulating Seat, Seat Stop Retaining Belt

Visors

Rosen Visors

Fuel System

Small Raised Gas Caps

Windows

New Glass all Round

Emergency Equipment

406 ELT, Medical Kit, Fire Extinguisher

Interior

Four Place Intercom with Music Input, Davtron Digital Clock/Timer, Amp Meter, Dual 12 Volt USB Power Outlets, Dual Yoke Mounted Push-to-Talk Buttons, Outside Air Temp Gauge, Alternate Static Source

Exterior

Refuelling Steps and Handles, Wheel Pant Adapters, Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots, Rudder Trim, Cover, Towbar

Baggage

Extended Baggage Cover

Electronic Ignition

Electronic Ignition on Magneto

Trim System

Rudder Trim

Protective Covers

Horizontal Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Wheel Components

Wheel Pant Adapters

Access Steps

Refuelling Steps and Handles

Emergency Locator Transmitter

406 ELT

Control Cables

Stainless Steel Cables

Lighting

LED Landing Light

Ground Equipment

Towbar

Safety Equipment

Medical Kit, Fire Extinguisher

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating: 8/10

Paint Rating: 8/10

Interior Notes: Very good original condition with new carpet. Seats have fitted sheepskins over all of them but are in good condition underneath. Hard headliner.