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

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N5435E, presents a well-equipped and recently powered example of the popular trainer. The airframe shows a total time of 9,529 hours, while the Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine has 1,103 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, a significant advantage supported by a Power Flow Exhaust modification. The aircraft is IFR-capable with a panel featuring a Garmin GTX-327 transponder, a Garmin 255 digital nav/com, a Sperry RT-385A digital nav/com, and a King KLN-89B GPS complemented by a King KNS-80 RNAV/DME/VOR unit and a Garmin GMA-340 audio panel.

The aircraft's useful load is listed at 35 lb....

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N5435E
Serial #
17271863

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
35 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
9,529 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,103 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logs available by Calling Our office Toll Free 888-280-4900. We will be delighted to assist you with receiving the logs.
Inspection Status
Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. Accordingly; you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser

Avionics

GPS

King KLN-89B - GPS

Comms

Garmin 255 - Digital Nav/Com, Digital Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA-340 - Audio Panel

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Power Flow Exhaust

Lights

Strobe Lights, Position Lights, Landing Light, Beacon Light

Pitot Heat

Music Inputs

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Gray and Black Leatherette, with Matching Side Panels and Rubber Flooring.
Exterior Notes
White with Light Brown and Blue and Red accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD

Asking Price

$119,000

Aircraft Location

Auburn, AL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 10, 2026: $119,000 - controller

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