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1979 Cessna 152Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Marion, IN, USA

This 1979 Cessna 152, registered as N49696 (serial number 15283496), is a well-maintained time builder or trainer based in Marion, IN. It carries a total time of 11,491 hours on the airframe, with its Lycoming O-235-L2C engine having just 370 hours since a major overhaul completed on June 7, 2023, by Twin Aircraft Engines LLC. The McCauley 1a103/tcm6958 climb propeller has 1,118.2 hours since its November 15, 2010, overhaul. The aircraft has a documented damage history that has been repaired and is supported by complete logbooks. Last compression checks from November 3, 2025, were 72/78/77/68, and the next annual is due December 1, 2026....

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
152 Aerobat / Sparrowhawk
Model
152
Tail #
N49696
Serial #
15283496

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
471 lbs
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,491 hrs
Engine 1 Time
370 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,118 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logbooks
Inspection Status
All AD's complied; Transponder Cert 10-10-24; Next Annual Date: 12/01/2026

Avionics

Comms

KX 155 - Com1/Nav1 Works Well

Audio

KMA 24 - Audio Panel

ADSB

GTX 320A - ADSB (GTX Transponder Mode-C) (ADSB via

EMS

JPI 450 - JPI Fuel Flow

Additional Equipment

Intercom System

Cessna Panel Intercom System

Electric Trim

OAT Gauge

Dual Toe Brakes

Dual Flight Controls

Dual Push-To-Talk

Overhead Light

Overhead Speaker

Master Battery

Position Lights

Halogen Landing Light

Hour Meter

VOR w/ Glideslope

Custom Aircraft Cover

Bruce's Custom Aircraft Cover

STC Spin-On Filter

STC Bracket Air Filter

STC Peterson Auto Gas

Belly Drain

New Plugs

New Plugs 2025

Overhauled Starter

Overhauled Starter 2025

Rebuilt Stall Horn

Rebuilt Stall Horn 2025

New Battery

New Battery 5/2025 RG24-16

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Vinyl Seats with no rips or tears. Comfortable. Lap belts with Shoulder Harnesses. Carpet is clean and shows well. Plastics show normal wear.
Exterior Notes
Primarily White with Maroon & Silver Striping. Paint missing in various spots. Clear coat and good paint still is apparent on most areas. The aircraft could be touched up.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
0-235-L2C
Engine Power
115 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 1a103/tcm6958 Climb Prop

Asking Price

$61,900

Aircraft Location

Marion, IN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 25, 2026: $61,900(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 22, 2026: $63,900(-$1,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 10, 2026: $64,900(-$2,000) - trade-a-plane

+4 more price changes

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First Seen: Feb 19, 2026

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