1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Reston, VA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N566BG, presents as a well-maintained and upgraded example with 10,293.1 total hours on the airframe. The aircraft features a 180 horsepower Lycoming O-320 engine conversion with 1,160.1 hours since major overhaul and a 2,000-hour TBO, along with a propeller showing 4,198.7 hours SMOH. Maintenance has been consistently performed with 100-hour inspections, annuals, and timely oil changes, supported by complete and continuous logbooks. Magnetos were replaced in 2023.
The avionics suite is a notable highlight, featuring a full Garmin panel including a G5 electronic flight instrument, GTN 750 TXi...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 10,293.1 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,160.1 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 4,198.7 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete and continuous logbooks
- Inspection Status
- Always maintained with 100-hour inspections, annuals, and timely oil changes
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G5 - Electronic Flight Instrument
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 325 - GTX Mode C Transponder
Audio
Garmin GMA 350 - GMA Bluetooth Audio Panel
GPS
Garmin GTN 750 TXi - GTN Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM
Additional Equipment
Compass
New Compass
Heading Indicator
New Heading Indicator
Fuel Gauges
New Fuel Gauges & Sensors
Sun Shades
New Sun Shades (2025)
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2022
- Interior Notes
- Refurbished early 2000s, medium condition with new custom carpet
- Exterior Notes
- Paint: Early 2000s – good overall condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$174,900
Aircraft Location
Reston, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 10, 2025: $174,900 - controller
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Asking Price
$174,900
Aircraft Location
Reston, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 10, 2025: $174,900 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$174,900