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1979 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rangely, CO, USA

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N4897G) presents as a well-maintained training platform with 13,674 total airframe hours and a Lycoming O-320-D2J engine showing 1,169 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft features a relatively fresh propeller with just 95 hours since overhaul, along with a Challenger cleanable oil filter and Brackett air filter for improved engine maintenance. Avionics include a King KLN94 GPS, KMA-24 audio panel, GTX 335 transponder, and dual NDB capability with an ARC R-446A ADF, making it IFR-certified as of October 2023.

The aircraft shows mid-range interior and exterior condition (both rated 6/10) and benefits from...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N4897G
Serial #
17273444

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
13,674 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,169 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
95 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual Inspection: 2025-1-17, Last IFR Certification: 2023-10-18, Last 100hr Inspection: 2025-6-6

Avionics

GPS

King KLN94 - GPS

Comms

ARC R-446A - ARC ADF (dual NDB)

Audio

KMA-24

ADS-B Out

GTX 335 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

Intercom

SPA-400 - Sigtronics Intercom

Lighting System

Pulselight - system

Fueling Equipment

Fueling step & handle

Oil Filter

Challenger - cleanable oil filter

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
6/10
Exterior Notes
Exterior 6

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-D2J

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

Rangely, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

Jul 21, 2025: $120,000 - trade-a-plane

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