1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Charleston, SC, USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk II, registered as N5323E, presents a well-maintained example with a total airframe time of 6,595 hours and a low-time engine showing only 505 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has no damage history and has been kept in a hangar in dry Georgia conditions. It is equipped for IFR flight with a fresh IFR certification and a recent annual inspection valid until January 1, 2027. Key avionics include a Garmin GNC 250 XL GPS/Comm, a Cessna transponder with uAvionix ADS-B out via a tail beacon, and a full suite of navigation and communication radios.

The aircraft is powered by a 160 HP Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine...

Year: 1978

Make: Cessna

Series: 172 Skyhawk

Model: 172N Skyhawk

Tail #: N5323E

Serial #: 17271837

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Specifications

Category: Single-Engine Piston

Intended Use: Training, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Useful Load: 819 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 6,595 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 505 hrs (SMOH)

Logbook Status: Airframe Logs Complete From Brand New. Engine Log Misplaced From 1997-2007, All Other Engine Logbooks Accounted For.

Inspection Status: Fresh Annual Inspection. Annual Due: 01/01/2027.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNC 250 XL - GNC XL Digital GPS/Comm

Comms

TKM MX-385 - TKM Nav/Comm #1, GNC XL Digital GPS/Comm

Audio

Cessna Audio Control Panel - 4-place Intercom

ADSB

uAvionix Tail Beacon - Cessna Transponder with ADSB

Additional Equipment

Interior

Hamilton Vertical Card Compass - Genuine Calf Skin Tan Leather Seats. Shoulder Harnesses. Carpet, Side Panels, Plastics, And Headliner In Great Condition. Map Light. 4-place Intercom. True Airspeed Indicator. Hobbs OAT Articulating Pilot Seat. Rear Seat Ventilation System. Co-pilot Hinged Window.

Exterior

uAvionix Tail Beacon - White With Electric Accents In Good Condition. Nav Light Detectors. Heated Pitot. Lights. Lights. Alternate Static Steps Handles. Service Landing Taxi Lights. Drain Oil Valve.

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes: Genuine Calf Skin Tan Leather Seats. Light Wear. Shoulder Harnesses. Carpet, Side Panels, Plastics, And Headliner In Great Condition. Map Light. Hamilton Vertical Card Compass. Sigtronics SPA-400 4-place Intercom. Astro Tech Quartz Chronometer. True Airspeed Indicator. Hobbs Meter. OAT Meter. Articulating Pilot Seat. Rear Seat Ventilation System. Co-pilot Hinged Window.

Exterior Notes: White With Electric Blue Accents In Good Condition. Nav Light Detectors. Heated Pitot. Courtesy Lights. Beacon Lights. Alternate Static Source. Refueling Steps & Handles. Ground Service Plug. Landing & Taxi Lights. Quick Drain Oil Valve. uAvionx Tail Beacon.