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

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N656DM) presents as a well-maintained example with significant upgrades and a comprehensive 2008 restoration. The airframe shows 7,557 total hours, while the Lycoming O-360-A4M engine carries 1,571 hours since factory new under the 180 HP Penn Yan STC conversion completed in 2003. The aircraft features matching-time Sensenich propeller (1,581 hours) and benefits from hangar storage with complete logbooks documenting its maintenance history.

The 2008 refurbishment included a fresh white/blue/gray paint scheme, new plexiglass windows, exterior plastics, and a blue/gray vinyl interior. Avionics include dual...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N656DM
Serial #
17270327

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
967 lbs
Seats (Stock)
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,557 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,581 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,581 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete logbooks since new
Inspection Status
Annual October 2024

Avionics

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

GPS

King KLN 90B - KLN GPS

Comms

King KX 155 - KX NAV/COM with KI VOR/LOC/G.S. and KX NAV/COM with KI VOR/LOC

DME

King KN 64 - KN DME

ADSB

Stratus ESG 3I - ESG ADS-B Transponder

intercom

Flight COM 403 - COM Four Place Intercom with Dual PTT’s

PFD

Garmin GI 275 - GI Multi Function Instrument

EMS

Davtron M900 - Chronometer

Additional Equipment

Fuel System

Factory Extended Long Range Fuel 60 Gallons

Lighting

Wing Tip Strobes, LED Landing Light

Safety Equipment

BAS Shoulder Harness

Cowl Fasteners

Skybolt Stainless Steel Cowl Fasteners

Air Filter

K&N Air Filter

Starter

Skytec Starter

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes

Control Cables

McFarlane Stainless Steel Control Cables STC

Flap Roller

McFarlane Flap Roller STC

Battery Cables

Bogart Electrical Battery Cables

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2008
Paint Year
2008
Interior Notes
Blue and Gray Vinyl and Fabric (2008)
Exterior Notes
All over White with Blue and Gray trim (2008)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 76EM8S

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Aircraft Location

Livermore, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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