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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...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N738ZY
Serial #
17270377

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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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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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$158,000