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

This 1979 Cessna 152, registration N49696, is a well-maintained trainer and time-builder with a total time of 11,491 hours. The airframe has a documented damage history that has been repaired and extensively documented, with complete logbooks available. Power is provided by a Lycoming O-235-L2C engine making 115 HP, which received a major overhaul on June 7, 2023, and has just 370 hours since that overhaul. The McCauley climb propeller has 1,118 hours since its last overhaul in November 2010. A recent flight report noted the aircraft climbs well at 750 fpm, flies hands-off, and showed no oil consumption.

The avionics package includes a...

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)
Inspection Status
Next Annual Date: 12/01/2026. Transponder Cert 10-10-24.

Avionics

Comms

KX 155 - Com1/Nav1 Works Well. Com2/Nav2 Works Well.

Audio

KMA 24 - Audio Panel

ADSB

uAvionix Tail Beacon - ADSB via

EMS

JPI 450 - JPI Fuel Flow

Additional Equipment

Transponder

GTX 320A - GTX Transponder (Mode-C)

Intercom

Cessna Panel Intercom - System; 2-Place

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

$67,900

Aircraft Location

Marion, IN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2026: $67,900(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

May 7, 2026: $73,900(+$13,910) - trade-a-plane

Feb 19, 2026: $59,990 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Feb 19, 2026

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