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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Allentown (XLL) , PA USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N2128E, presents with a mid-time engine and current inspections. The airframe shows 6,390 hours total time with an engine that has 1,039 hours since major overhaul, featuring a new Lycoming installed at that time. An annual inspection was completed in October 2025, with the next annual due October 2026, and the aircraft also has current transponder/altimeter certification through November 2027.

The aircraft is equipped for IFR operations with a capable avionics suite including a Garmin 430W WAAS GPS and a Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In & Out capability. The panel features dual uAvionix...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N2128E
Serial #
17271165

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
855.35 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,390 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,039 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks and Records
Inspection Status
Annual Completed October 2025 by Fly Advanced / Queen City (KXLL) Pennsylvania, Next Annual Due October 2026, Transponder/Altimeter Certification Completed November 2025, Next Transponder/Altimeter Certification Due November 2027, ELT Battery Due December 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS

Comms

King KX170B

Audio

Garmin GMA 345

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B Out)

PFD

uAvionix AV-30-C - EFIS

Additional Equipment

Attitude Indicator

uAvionix AV-30-C

Directional Gyro

uAvionix AV-30-C

Glideslope Indicator

Garmin GI 106B

Localizer Indicator

King KI 208

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

ELT

ACK E-01 - ACK ELT

Heated Pitot Tube

Strobes

Wing Tip Strobes

Oil Heater

EZ Heat Model 440 - EZ Oil Sump

Alternator Control

Zeftronics - Alternator Control Unit

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Original & in Average Condition, Sheepskin Covers on Pilot & Copilot Seats, Airtex Carpet 2018, Articulating Pilot Seat, Rosen Sunvisors, Shoulder Belts for Pilot & Copilot
Exterior Notes
Original & in Average Condition, Plastic Good Condition, Plexiglass Good Condition, Wheel Fairings Included with Sale

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C160DTM7557

Asking Price

$173,500

Aircraft Location

Allentown (XLL) , PA USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 19, 2025: $173,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Nov 19, 2025

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