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

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N738TQ) presents a well-maintained airframe with 5,675 total hours and a desirable 180 HP engine showing 1,285 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft stands out with its rare factory air conditioning system and modern avionics package featuring a Garmin 430 NAV/COM, King KX 155 NAV/COM, Garmin 340 audio panel, and an AeroCruze 100 autopilot with ADS-B Out capability.

The clean example shows a modern paint scheme and interior, with complete logs since new and no known damage history. The seller notes some light hail marks on the airframe. Currently based in Lakeway, Texas, this 172N combines useful...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N738TQ
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,675 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,285 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs Since New

Avionics

Audio

Garmin 340 - Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin 430 - NAV COM, KX NAV COM

Autopilot

Aero Cruze 100 - Autopilot

ADS-B Out

ADSB OUT

Transponder

Garmin 327 - Transponder

Additional Equipment

Air Conditioning

Super rare option AIR Conditioning

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Very Clean Modern Paint and Interior
Exterior Notes
Very Clean Modern Paint

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$164,900

Aircraft Location

Lakeway, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 30, 2025: $164,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

May 23, 2025: $174,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 23, 2025

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Asking Price

$164,900