1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Richmond, VA, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N, registered as N739VR, is a comprehensively upgraded example with a total time of 9,360 hours on the airframe. It is offered for sale at $189,500 and comes with a fresh annual inspection, with the plane currently undergoing a thorough inspection to address any issues prior to delivery. The engine is a popular Lycoming O-320-D2G upgrade, producing 160 HP with separate magnetos, and has 1,620 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) with approximately 350 hours since a top overhaul. All logs are available from 1984.
The aircraft features a full Garmin panel upgrade, including dual Garmin G3X 7-inch touch screens, a Garmin G5...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 907 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
- Sold With Fresh Annual. The Plane Is Going Through An Intensive Annual Inspection To Ensure That Any Issues Are Taken Care Of Prior To New Ownership.
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G3X - Dual 7 Inch Touch Screens (PFD and MFD)
MFD
Garmin G3X - Dual 7 Inch Touch Screens (PFD and MFD)
EMS
Garmin GEA 24 - GEA With Full Engine Monitoring Outputting To The G3X
GPS
Garmin GNS 430W - GNS Nav/Com/GPS
Audio
Garmin GMA345 - Audio Panel And Four Place Intercom
Comms
Garmin GTR225 - Com
ADSB
Garmin GTX335 - Transponder/ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
Garmin GDL52R - ADS-B Displayed On G3X
Additional Equipment
Interior
Refreshed Interior - New Plastic, New Rosen Sun Visors
Exterior Lights
All External Lights Replaced With LED - Landing, Taxi, Beacon, Nav
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2026
- Interior Notes
- Refreshed Interior - New Plastic, New Rosen Sun Visors
- Exterior Notes
- Brand New Paint (2026) By The Legendary Harold Davis. All External Lights Replaced With LED - Landing, Taxi, Beacon, Nav
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