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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Leon, IA, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N9937E (serial number 17272293), is offered at $130,000 and presents as a low-time, well-maintained example. The airframe has a total time of 5,736 hours, with the engine and propeller both having just 60 hours since a major overhaul performed by Popular Grove. It is currently in annual inspection and will be freshly signed off, with digital logs available for review.

The aircraft is IFR certified and equipped with a Garmin 436, along with an LED light upgrade. A notable feature is the oversized wheels, which give the aircraft a more level stance on the ground and enhance its curb appeal. Located...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
9937E
Serial #
17272293

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,736 hrs
Engine 1 Time
60 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
60 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Currently in annual so it will be fresh; available August 7th.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GPSMAP 436

Additional Equipment

Exterior Lighting

LED Light Upgrade

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$130,000

Aircraft Location

Leon, IA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 28, 2026: $130,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 28, 2026

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Asking Price

$130,000