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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

Year
1978
Make
CESSNA
Series
172
Model
172N SKYHAWK
Tail #
N739JF
Serial #
17270574

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N739JF) presents a well-equipped trainer or personal aircraft with 2,120 total airframe hours and a Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine showing 1,050 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft features a modernized panel with a Garmin GNX 375 GPS navigator, dual G5 electronic flight instruments, a GTR 225 radio, and a Narco MK-12D transceiver, enhancing both IFR and VFR capabilities. Additional cockpit amenities include dual toe brakes, a master battery switch, avionics master, dual push-to-talk controls, and Rosen sun visors.

The airframe and engine times suggest mid-life status, with the propeller showing 2,120 hours since new. Condition ratings of 7/10 for both interior and exterior indicate average wear consistent with the aircraft's age and use. Located at KELP in El Paso, Texas, this Skyhawk comes with complete and consecutive logs. The seller notes financing options are available through Aircraft Guarantee and Lending.

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Asking Price

$154,900

Location

EL Paso (KELP), TX, USA

Listing Details

Sale Type
For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2025: $154,900 - trade-a-plane

May 15, 2025: $154,900(-$4,100) - controller

Apr 20, 2025: $159,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
N/a
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Engine 1 Time
1,050 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
2,120 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375

PFD

Garmin G5 - Dual

Comms

Garmin GTR 225

radio2

Narco MK-12D

Additional Equipment

Brakes

Dual toe brakes

Battery Switch

Mater Battery Switch

Avionics Master

Push to Talk

Dual Push to Talk

Sun Visors

Rosen sun Visors

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Engine Power
160 HP

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$154,900