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1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Martinsburg (KMRB) , WV USA

This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N737CX, presents with 1,670 hours on the airframe and features a Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine with 287.5 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is IFR-certified and equipped with a modern avionics suite including a Garmin 530W, a Dynon Skyview HDX 10-inch display with autopilot interface and engine management, a Dynon D30 touch screen electronic flight display, and a PS Engineering PMA8000G audio panel. The McCauley propeller has 1,670 hours since new.

The aircraft has undergone significant recent updates, including a completely new interior rated 10/10 with new light gray vinyl seat coverings,...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk II
Tail #
N737CX
Serial #
17269324

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,670 hrs
Engine 1 Time
288 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,670 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection: Last Completed December 2024, Transponder & Pitot Static Inspection 91.411 & 91.413: Last Completed July 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - NAV/COM GPS

PFD

Dynon Skyview HDX - HDX 10" display with autopilot interface and engine management, touch screen electronic flight display

Autopilot

Dynon Autopilot - Auto Control with Trim Controller and Auto-trim, Auto Knob Control Panel

Comms

Dynon VHF Com - VHF Radio with OLED Display

Audio

PS Engineering PMA8000G - PS Audio Panel

EMS/EIS

Dynon Skyview HDX - HDX 10" Display with Engine Management

MFD

Dynon SkyView HDX - HDX 10" Display with Auto Pilot Interface and Engine Management

Additional Equipment

Ventilation System

Ventube Overhead Fresh Air Valves for Pilot and Co-pilot Sides

Sunvisors

Sunvisors for Pilot and Co-pilot Sides

Instrument Panel

New Instrument Panel

Wheel Pants

All Wheel Pants

Fuel Tanks

Long Range Fuel Tanks

Windows

Installed New Windshield, Side Windows, Door Windows and Rear Windows with New Seals

Fuel System

New Seals and O-rings for Fuel Selector

Brakes

New Brakes Linings

Battery

New Battery

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Paint Rating
6.5/10
Interior Notes
Installed all new light gray vinyl seat covering (including seats with new foam and webbing on Pilot, Co-pilot and rear seats). Installed all new Light Gray Vinyl covering on the side walls. Installed new carpet set (SCS) – Dark Gray. Installed all new plastic interior panels including lower panel.
Exterior Notes
White base upper paint with Light Gray bottom paint highlighted with Blue stripes.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1C160/DTM

Asking Price

$179,500

Aircraft Location

Martinsburg (KMRB) , WV USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 22, 2025: $179,500 - aso

Oct 21, 2025: $179,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Oct 21, 2025

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