1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lake Forest Park, WA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N739FP, presents a solid value proposition with a fresh annual inspection and a total airframe time of 12,900 hours. The aircraft is powered by an engine with 1,850 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) under a Kenmore STC for an O-320-E2D, featuring dual magnetos and strong compression readings in the high 70s. The propeller also has 1,850 hours since overhaul, and the useful load is 840 pounds.
The avionics suite has been significantly upgraded, featuring dual Garmin G5 flight displays, a Garmin KTN635 COM/GPS/MFD, and a Garmin GTX 330ES transponder with ADS-B Out. The panel retains a King KX 165...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 840 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 12,900 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,850 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,850 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs from original
- Inspection Status
- Fresh September annual
Avionics
GPS
Garmin KTN 635 - Com/GPS/MFD
Comms
King KX 165 - KX with VOR/ILS indicator
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - Dual
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 330ES - GTX Transponder with ADS-B out
Audio
Sigtronics SPA 400 - Place Intercom
Additional Equipment
Vacuum System
Vacuum System Removed
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1978
- Interior Notes
- Seats are being recovered on annual
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior original in fair condition (5) exterior original in poor condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- O320-E2D
Asking Price
$89,500
Aircraft Location
Lake Forest Park, WA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 23, 2025: $89,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$89,500
Aircraft Location
Lake Forest Park, WA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 23, 2025: $89,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$89,500