1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Torrance, CA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N739PH, is a uniquely configured aircraft with a specialized history as a former fish spotter operating over the Pacific. It features a factory remanufactured Lycoming O-320-D2J engine with only 7 hours since installation, paired with a Power Flow Exhaust system that is reported to significantly enhance cruise performance. The aircraft is equipped with Flint Tip extended-range fuel tanks, providing over 7 hours of endurance, and includes a Ballistic Recovery System (BRS) that recently reached its calendar limit and may require recertification or removal.
The airframe has a propeller time of 122...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172N Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N739PH
- Serial #
- 17270693
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Utility, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 763 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 7 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 122 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection was just completed in August
Avionics
Comms
Barco Mk12D - Dual
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Power Flow Exhaust - System
Recovery System
BRS Recovery System
Fuel Tanks
Flint Tip Tanks
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Interior are in good condition
- Exterior Notes
- Paint are in good condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-D2J
Asking Price
$124,900
Aircraft Location
Torrance, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 4, 2025: $124,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$124,900
Aircraft Location
Torrance, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 4, 2025: $124,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$124,900