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

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N5700E, presents as a solid time-building aircraft with 16,038 hours total time on the airframe. The O-320 engine has 3,154 hours since major overhaul and is equipped with a Powerflow exhaust system, while all cylinders show strong compression readings of 76/80 or better. The aircraft has flown 92 hours since its annual inspection in November 2024, indicating regular use.

The panel features a capable IFR suite including a Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM, a GMA 340 audio panel, a second COM 225 radio, and a Stratus ES transponder providing ADS-B In and Out capability. Additional cockpit upgrades...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N5700E
Serial #
17271923

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
16,038 hrs
Engine 1 Time
3,154 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual completed November 2024, 92 hours since annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GPS/NAV/COM

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel

ADS-B Out

Stratus ES - ES Transponder with ADS-B In and Out

ADS-B In

Stratus ES - ES Transponder with ADS-B In and Out

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Powerflow - Exhaust

Sun Visors

Rosen - Sun-visors

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320

Asking Price

$69,000

Aircraft Location

Dunnellon, FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 16, 2025: $69,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 16, 2025

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