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

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N2128E, presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with a mid-time engine and current inspections. The airframe has a total time of 6,390 hours, and its Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine has 1,039 hours since a major overhaul performed by G & N Aircraft in December 2019. A recent annual inspection was completed in October 2025, with the next annual due in October 2026; the transponder and altimeter certification is also current through November 2027. The aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM and a Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In & Out capability, complemented by 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
6,389.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,038.5 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

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B Out)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX (ADS-B Out)

PFD

uAvionix AV-30-C - EFIS

MFD

uAvionix AV-30-C - DG

Additional Equipment

Heated Pitot Tube

Analog Clock

Wing Tip Strobes

Pilot Map Light

Window Vent

Pilot / Copilot Window Vent

Hobbs Meter

Alternator Control Unit

Zeftronics - Alternator Control Unit

Starter

Sky Tech - Starter

Oil Sump Heater

EZ Heat Model 440 - EZ Oil Sump

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Seat Covers

Sheepskin Covers on Pilot & Copilot Seats

Carpet

Airtex Carpet 2018

Pilot Seat

Articulating Pilot Seat

Sunvisors

Rosen - Sunvisors

Shoulder Belts

Shoulder Belts for Pilot & Copilot

Wheel Fairings

Wheel Fairings Included with Sale

ELT

ACK E-01 - ACK ELT

Intercom

4 Place Intercom

Master Avionics Switch

Push to Talk

Pilot & Co-Pilot Push to Talk

Wet Compass

GS/LOC Indicator

Garmin GI 106B

LOC Indicator

King KI 208

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Original & in Average Condition
Exterior Notes
Original & in Average Condition. Plastic Good Condition. Plexiglass Good Condition.

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

Contact Seller

First Seen: Nov 19, 2025

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$173,500