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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Osceola, WI, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N737XZ, presents a well-maintained example with a total time of 4,877 hours on the airframe. Its primary feature is the RAM 160 HP Lycoming O-320-E2D engine conversion, which was overhauled and converted by Premier Engines in January 2014 and currently shows 1,105 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft benefits from recent maintenance including a new carburetor and an annual inspection completed in February 2025.

The panel is equipped for IFR flight with dual nav/com systems, a KX-175B with ILS and a KX-170B, complemented by a Garmin 696 GPS. The aircraft is ADS-B Out compliant with a Stratos...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N737XZ
Serial #
17269766

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Useful Load
806 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,877 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,105 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Completed Feb 2025

Avionics

ADS-B Out

Stratos ESG - ESG ADS-B Out Transponder 91.413 Completed May 2025

GPS

Garmin 696 - GPS w/ Gizmo mount

Comms

KX-175B - Nav/Com ILS, Nav/Com

Audio

4 Place Intercom

Additional Equipment

Clock

Davtron - Clock

Strobes

Extended Baggage

Wheel Fairings

Wheel Fairings Included

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2016
Paint Year
2016
Interior Notes
Updated 2016 Nice Seats, Headliner and Windows
Exterior Notes
Paint is Good, Needs Some Touch-Up

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O320-E2D
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$119,000

Aircraft Location

Osceola, WI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 20, 2025: $119,000 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$119,000