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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 maintained example with a total airframe time of 9,533 hours. The aircraft benefits from a mid-time engine, with the Lycoming O-320-H2AD showing 1,106 hours since its major overhaul by Precision Aircraft Services, Inc. in 2007, and current cylinder compressions are reported in the high 70s. It is equipped with a Power Flow Exhaust system and its most recent annual inspection was completed in March.

The avionics suite supports strong IFR capability, centered on a Garmin GTR-255 digital nav/com and a Sperry RT-385A digital nav/com, providing dual communication...

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
9,533 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,106 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logs Available, Please Call our office TOLL FREE 888-280-4900, we will be delighted to provide the records.
Inspection Status
March Annual.

Avionics

GPS

King KLN-89B - GPS

Comms

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

Audio

Garmin GMA-340 - Audio Panel

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Power Flow Exhaust

Lighting

Strobe Lights, Position Lights, Landing Light, Beacon Light

Navigation

King KNS-80 - RNAV/DME/VOR, Dual Glideslopes

Transponder

Garmin GTX-327 - Transponder

Audio

Music Inputs

De-icing

Pitot Heat

Heating

Pitot Heat

Audio Input

Music Inputs

Lights

Strobe Lights, Position Lights, Landing Light, Beacon Light

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 - trade-a-plane

Feb 10, 2026: $119,000 - controller

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First Seen: Feb 10, 2026

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