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

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered N949CD with serial number 17270883, presents as a straightforward and well-documented example of the popular four-seat single. The airframe total time is listed at 6110 hours with a complete set of original, well-organized, and legible logbooks. A visual inspection reported in the listing shows no signs of damage or repairs. The engine is a Lycoming O320-H2AD with serial number L-1165-76, showing just 200 hours since major overhaul and described as running great. The listing highlights that both a recent airbox rebuild and flap overhaul have been completed, along with a recently replaced fuel...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N949CD
Serial #
17270883

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,110 hrs
Engine 1 Time
200 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Original, complete, well-organized and legible logbooks

Avionics

Comms

King KX155 - Dual

Audio

Garmin GMA340

ADS-B In

Appareo Stratus

Additional Equipment

Strobe Lights

Hinged windows

Hinged Windows

Pilot Control

Pilot push to talk

Tow Bar

Copilot Control

Copilot push to talk

Heated Pitot

Wheel Fairings

Ventilation

Precise flight aero vents

Visibility

Rosen visors

Baggage

Extended baggage

Trim

Rudder trim

Seats

Vertically adjustable seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The seats, carpet, side panels and all plastic components are in very good condition.
Exterior Notes
The overall condition of the paint is good. The finish has a moderate shine with a fair amount of blemishes including some chips, scratches and areas of missing paint.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O320-H2AD
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$114,900

Aircraft Location

VA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 7, 2026: $114,900 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$114,900