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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AZ, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, serial number 17270351, is offered for $179,000 and is located in Arizona. It is hangared and features a Lycoming O-360-A4A 180 HP engine upgrade by Air Plains, with 1,250 hours since major overhaul. The airframe has 6,275 total time, and the McCauley two-blade propeller has 240 hours since overhaul. A gross weight increase to 2,550 pounds provides 954 pounds of useful load.

The avionics suite is centered around Garmin equipment, including a GMA 350 digital audio panel, a GNC 255 Nav/Com, a GTR 200B Com radio, and a GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder. Additional equipment includes a Davtron chronometer, an Artex...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Serial #
number17270351Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
954 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

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 and 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

PFD

Not installed

MFD

Not installed

Additional Equipment

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

ELT

Artex 406 - ELT

Chronometer

Davtron - Chronometer

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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