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1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • San Antonio, TX, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N3080E, serial number 172-71433, presents as a well-maintained, flight-ready aircraft currently operating in a Part 141 training environment. With a total time of 10,691 hours on the airframe, it features a low-time engine with just 78 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), completed by Poplar Grove Airmotive in 2025. The McCauley propeller has 6,756 hours since overhaul (SOH). A fresh 100-hour inspection was completed as of June 2026, with the annual inspection completed in November 2025, and transponder and pitot-static checks completed in May 2026. Complete logs are available, including airframe...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N3080E
Serial #
172-71433

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,691 hrs
Engine 1 Time
78 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
6,756 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh 100hr inspection completed June 2026. Transponder and Pitot static checks completed May 5, 2026. Annual completed Nov 2025.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - GNS WAAS GPS

Audio

Bendix King KMA 24 - KMA TSO Audio Panel

ADSB

Appareo Stratus - ADS-B Transponder

Additional Equipment

CDI

Bendix King KI 204 - KI CDI

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Interior overall in good condition, with normal wear
Exterior Notes
Exterior overall in good condition, with normal wear

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C160/DTM 755-7

Asking Price

$131,000

Aircraft Location

San Antonio, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 22, 2026: $131,000(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 16, 2026: $132,000(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 7, 2026: $133,000(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 31, 2026

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Asking Price

$131,000