1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Carbondale, IL, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N5432E, presents as a well-maintained time-building aircraft with a clean damage history and a fresh annual inspection. The airframe has 11,096 total hours, with the engine showing 7,018 hours total time and 2,276 hours since major overhaul; the propeller has 1,827 hours since overhaul. Recent maintenance includes a new Concorde aircraft battery, new ELT battery, new brake pads, and new Tempest spark plugs, with strong compression noted at annual.
The panel is equipped for capable IFR operations, featuring an Aspen Evolution EFD100 E5 dual electronic flight instrument system, dual Garmin GNS430...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172N Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N5432E
- Serial #
- 17271860
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 11,096 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 2,276 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,827 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual - Strong Compressions
Avionics
PFD
Aspen EFD100 E5 - Evolution Dual Electronic Flight Instrument
Audio
KMA26 - Audio Control Intercom/Com/Nav Marker Beacon Receiver
GPS
Garmin GNS430 - Dual
Comms
Garmin GTX320A - Transponder
ADS-B Out
Garmin GDL82 - ADS-B Out
Additional Equipment
Starter
Sky-Tec - starter
Battery
Concorde - New Aircraft Battery
ELT
New ELT Battery
Brakes
New brake pads
Spark Plugs
Tempest - New Plugs
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- IO-540
Asking Price
$99,500
Aircraft Location
Carbondale, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 2, 2025: $99,500(-$2,500) - trade-a-plane
Jun 2, 2025: $102,000(-$4,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 23, 2025: $106,000(-$3,000) - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$99,500
Aircraft Location
Carbondale, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 2, 2025: $99,500(-$2,500) - trade-a-plane
Jun 2, 2025: $102,000(-$4,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 23, 2025: $106,000(-$3,000) - trade-a-plane
+1 more price changes
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Asking Price
$99,500