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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Hillsboro, OR, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N737TD, presents a specialized configuration with a tailwheel conversion completed in 1979, enhancing its capability for grass strips and backcountry excursions. The airframe has 2652 hours total time and is supported by a Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine with 797 hours since major overhaul and a McCauley propeller with 697 hours since overhaul, with engine compressions all recorded in the 74/80 to 76/80 range. Its useful load is 846 lbs, with an approximate fuel burn of 7.2 gph and a cruise speed of 117 knots at 75% power.

The aircraft is equipped for IFR flight with a Garmin GNS 430 GPS, an Appareo...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N737TD
Serial #
17269655

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Useful Load
846 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,652 hrs
Engine 1 Time
797 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
697 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Due: Oct 2026, Transponder Due: Mar 2026, IFR Cert Due: Mar 2026, ELT Due: Oct 2027

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430 - GNS GPS

Comms

TKM MX 385 - TKM MX Com/Nav with G/S head, ADF

ADSB

Appareo Stratus - Transponder ADS-B In/Out

ADS-B In

Appareo Stratus - Transponder ADS-B In/Out

Audio

PM Eng PMA 7000B - PM PMA Audio Panel

Additional Equipment

Chronometer

Davtron M800 - Chronometer

Compass

Vertical Compass Card

Baggage Area

Extended Baggage Area

Refueling Steps

External Power

External Power Plug

Lighting

Strobes

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1978
Interior Notes
Blue with Grey Accents
Exterior Notes
White with Blue/Grey Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley

Asking Price

$141,500

Aircraft Location

Hillsboro, OR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 22, 2025: $141,500 - trade-a-plane

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$141,500