1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AZ, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk stands out as a significantly upgraded example, with its most notable feature being a Lycoming O-360-A4A engine producing 180 horsepower by Air Plains, a departure from the lower-powered engine originally installed in the 172N series, and it also is equipped with a BRS ballistic parachute system and BRS shoulder harnesses. The airframe shows 6,275 hours total time, with 1,250 hours since major overhaul on the engine and 240 hours since propeller overhaul on the McCauley two-blade propeller. The aircraft has a gross weight increase to 2,550 pounds and offers 954 pounds of useful load with 40 gallons of usable...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Useful Load
- 954 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,275 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,250 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 240 hrs (SPOH)
Avionics
Audio
Garmin GMA 350 - GMA Digital Audio Panel
Comms
Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Nav/Com Radio, GTR Com Radio
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
Additional Equipment
Chronometer
Davtron Chronometer
ELT
Artex 406 - ELT
Gross Weight Increase
Gross Weight Increase (2550lb)
Ballistic Parachute System
BRS - BRS Ballistic Parachute System
Shoulder Harnesses
BRS Shoulder Harnesses
Rudder Trim
Factory Rudder Trim
Sun Visors
Tinted Sun Visors
Battery
Concord - Battery
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Black Leather Seating with Fabric Inserts and Grey Carpet. Original Side Panels.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall Oxford White with Grey and Black Accent Striping.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4A
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 2-Blade Propeller
Asking Price
$179,000
Aircraft Location
AZ, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - aircraftforsale
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Asking Price
$179,000
Aircraft Location
AZ, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - aircraftforsale
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$179,000