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1978 Cessna R172K SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • New York, NY, USA

This 1978 Cessna R172K Skyhawk, serial number 1723038, is a tailwheel-converted, 210-horsepower variant of the classic four-place Skyhawk, listed at $125,000 and located in New York. It shows 1,840 hours total time on the airframe and is equipped for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.

The panel includes a Garmin 430W, a Narco 12E, and a Garmin 396, along with a four-place intercom. The aircraft features a Bush STOL kit and carries 68 gallons of fuel. An engine heater and blanket are included, and the seller notes "much more" among the installed equipment.

The listing describes the aircraft as a "78 Hawk XP Tail Wheel," reflecting...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
R172K Skyhawk
Serial #
number1723038Total

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,840 hrs

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 430W

Comms

Narco 12E

Audio

4 Place intercom

Additional Equipment

Fuel

68gal

Engine Heater

Engine heater & blanket

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
210 HP

Asking Price

$125,000

Aircraft Location

New York, NY, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 29, 2025: $125,000 - aircraftforsale

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First Seen: Nov 29, 2025

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Asking Price

$125,000