1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • El Cajon, CA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N738ZY, presents a compelling opportunity with its fresh engine overhaul showing only 165 hours since major overhaul and a total airframe time of 9,960 hours. The aircraft has just received an annual inspection and is described as turn-key ready, with both interior and exterior condition rated 8/10. Its recent cosmetic updates include a paint job completed in 2022 and a recently reupholstered interior from the same year.
The avionics suite is notably modernized for this Skyhawk, featuring a Garmin 430 WAAS GPS navigator paired with dual Garmin G5 displays serving as primary flight and...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 883 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 9,960 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 165 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh annual inspection
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD
MFD
Garmin G5 MFD
ADS-B Out
Stratus Appareo - Transponder with ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
Stratus Appareo - Transponder with ADS-B In
Audio
PMA 6000 - PMA Audio Panel
Comms
Bendix/King LT 76A - LT TSO NAV/COMM
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Year
- 2022
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Paint Year
- 2022
- Interior Notes
- Recently reupholstered, interior 8/10
- Exterior Notes
- Paint is in good condition, exterior 8/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
Asking Price
$158,000
Aircraft Location
El Cajon, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $158,000(-$6,300) - trade-a-plane
May 15, 2025: $164,300(+$1,800) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $162,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$158,000
Aircraft Location
El Cajon, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $158,000(-$6,300) - trade-a-plane
May 15, 2025: $164,300(+$1,800) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $162,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$158,000