1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N739HD, is offered for sale by its owner of over 30 years, a pilot who at age 70 is stepping away from flying. With a total time of 3,401 hours, the aircraft has been hangared throughout its life and is described as completely corrosion-free with no damage history. The Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine has 351 hours since major overhaul and incorporates the T Mod, while the propeller also shows 351 hours SMOH. A cold compression check performed in August yielded readings of 75, 74, 79, and 76, and the seller notes excellent oil consumption with no leaks. The most recent annual included new FAA PMA tires,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 845 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,401 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 351 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 3,401 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Excellent log book. Prior ownership record printed out.
- Inspection Status
- Cold compression August 26: 75 74 79 76. Magneto to be reinstalled by August 31st. All three tires and tubes and all wheel bearings installed with new FAA PMA parts in last annual.
Avionics
Comms
AMR 350 - AMR Radio Control
GPS
Trimble Centerline GPS
ADSB
Garmin GTX 335 - GTX ADSB-out with GPS
Additional Equipment
Intercom
Four Place Intercom
Fresh Air Intake
New upper fresh air intake scat hoses
Windshield
Windshield and door glass replaced
Magneto
Magneto 500 hour service recently completed; rebuild at Savage Magneto
Exhaust System
Powerflow exhaust system
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2024
- Paint Year
- 1978
- Interior Notes
- Original Cessna floor mats and ignition key. Interior removed, cleaned and repainted 2 years ago. All plastic interior panels removed and repainted in 2024. Original interior in excellent condition.
- Exterior Notes
- Original paint in excellent condition. Windshield and door glass replaced. All exterior plastic farings replaced last year with Texas Aero Plastics. Never any body damage. Completely corrosion free.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-H2AD
Asking Price
$142,000
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $142,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$142,000
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $142,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$142,000