1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • El Cajon, CA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N4956D, presents a well-equipped platform with significant power and avionics upgrades. The aircraft features a 180 horsepower STC'd engine conversion with 1,615 hours since major overhaul, complemented by a propeller with the same time since overhaul. With a total airframe time of 13,248 hours, the engine shows strong compression readings across all cylinders at 76/80, 75/80, 74/80, and 75/80. The panel is equipped for capable IFR operations with a Garmin 430WAAS GPS/navcom, Bendix/King KX 155 TSO navcom, Garmin GTX 327 transponder, Garmin GMA340 audio panel, and Bendix/King KT 76 DME.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 932 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 13,248 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,615 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,615 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs available for inspection
- Inspection Status
- Aircraft will include an Annual inspection for new buyer
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W
Comms
Bendix/King KX 155 - KX TSO
Audio
Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder
EMS/EIS
Bendix/King KT 76 - KT DME
Additional Equipment
Fuel System
20 Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2025
- Interior Notes
- Seats upholstered on 1/25
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$135,000
Aircraft Location
El Cajon, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 25, 2025: $135,000(-$7,500) - trade-a-plane
May 9, 2025: $142,500(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $147,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$135,000
Aircraft Location
El Cajon, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 25, 2025: $135,000(-$7,500) - trade-a-plane
May 9, 2025: $142,500(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 20, 2025: $147,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$135,000