1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Richmond, VA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered N739VR with serial number 17270845, presents as a comprehensively updated IFR-equipped trainer or time-builder, positioned by the seller as a ready-to-work aircraft. The airframe carries a total time of 9,360 hours with the engine having 1,620 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and approximately 350 hours since a top overhaul. The original engine has been replaced with a Lycoming O-320-D2G producing 160 horsepower with separate magnetos, described by the seller as very smooth running with great compressions. The seller also notes that all logs are available from 1984 and that the aircraft has no...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Utility
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 916 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 9,360 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,620 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- All logs from 1984.
- Inspection Status
- The plane has completed an intensive annual inspection.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS Nav/Com/GPS
Comms
Garmin GTR 225 - Com
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - Audio Panel and four place intercom
ADSB
Garmin GTX 335 - Transponder/ADS-B out
ADS-B In
Garmin GDL 52R - ADS-B displayed on G3X
PFD
Garmin G3X - Dual 7 inch touch screens
MFD
Garmin G3X - Dual 7 inch touch screens
EMS
Garmin GEA 24 - GEA with full engine monitoring outputting to the G3X
Additional Equipment
Backup Instrument
Garmin G5 - Back-up
Interior
Refreshed interior - new plastic, new Rosen sun visors
Lighting
All external lights replaced with LED's - Landing, Taxi, Beacon, Nav
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2026
- Paint Year
- 2026
- Interior Notes
- Refreshed interior - new plastic, new Rosen sun visors
- Exterior Notes
- Brand new paint (2026), newly painted by the legendary Harold Davis.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320-D2G
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
Asking Price
$189,500
Aircraft Location
Richmond, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 28, 2026: $189,500(+$89,600) - trade-a-plane
Feb 13, 2026: $99,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Feb 4, 2026: $109,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$189,500
Aircraft Location
Richmond, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 28, 2026: $189,500(+$89,600) - trade-a-plane
Feb 13, 2026: $99,900(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Feb 4, 2026: $109,900 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$189,500