1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Charleston, SC, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N739VR, presents a well-equipped and maintained platform with a total time of 9,350 hours. It has no damage history and features a significant Penn Yan Aero Lycoming O-320-D2G 160 horsepower engine conversion, with the engine showing 1,608 hours since major overhaul and 336 hours since its top overhaul. The aircraft is IFR-capable with a panel that includes a Garmin GNC 300XL GPS, dual King nav/comms and ILS/VOR/LOC indicators, a Bendix/King audio panel, and a transponder with a Uavionix tail beacon providing ADSB-Out capability.
The airframe benefits from a useful load of 907 pounds and carries...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 907 lbs
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 9,350 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,608 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Engine Logs, Airframe Logs Complete From 1984
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: 06/01/2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNC 300XL - GNC GPS 760 Channel Com
Comms
King KX155 - Nav/Comm, Nav #2
Audio
King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Control Panel
ADSB
Uavionix Tail Beacon - ADSB
EMS
Electronics International Voltmeter
Additional Equipment
Intercom
PS Engineering PM 1000II - PS PM Intercom
Starter
Sky-tech High Speed Starter
Air Filter
Aerotech Air Filter
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Red Vinyl Front Seats In Good Condition. Red Fabric/vinyl Backseats In Good Condition. Shoulder Harnesses. Co-pilot Hinged Window. Passenger Side Ventilation. Map Light. Fire Extinguisher.
- Exterior Notes
- White With Blue/red Accent Stripes In Serviceable Condition. Courtesy Lights. Landing And Taxi Lights. Strobe Lights. Static Wicks. Heated Pitot. Fuel Steps & Handles. Ground Service Receptacle. Tow Bar.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- O-320-D2G
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
Asking Price
$109,900
Aircraft Location
Charleston, SC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 4, 2026: $109,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$109,900
Aircraft Location
Charleston, SC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 4, 2026: $109,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$109,900