1979 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, with 12,377 hours total time on the airframe, is distinguished by its Penn Yan Aero 180 HP "Superhawk" conversion. This STC modification provides increased climb performance, shorter takeoff capability, and a higher useful load, powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine with 2,297 hours since new against a 2,000-hour TBO. A fresh annual inspection was completed on December 1, 2025, and the engine shows strong compression readings across all cylinders. The aircraft is equipped with a modern JPI EDM-830 engine monitor providing comprehensive data on fuel flow, EGT/CHT, and other critical parameters.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 12,377 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 2,297 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual 12/01/2025
Avionics
Comms
Bendix/King KX-155 - NAV/COM TSO. NAV/COM 2: TSO.
Audio
Bendix/King KMA 24 - Intercom Panel: KMA TSO.
ADSB
Appareo Stratus ESG - Transponder/ADS-B Out: ESG.
EMS
JPI EDM-830 - Engine Monitor: JPI with Fuel Flow, EGT, CHT, RPM, MAP, OAT, IAT, Oil Pressure, Voltage.
Additional Equipment
Adf
Bendix/King KR 87 - ADF: KR TSO.
Dme
Bendix/King KN-62A - DME: TSO.
Hsi
Bendix/King KI-525A - HSI: Slaved (with glideslope).
Cdi
KI-208 - CDI: (no GS).
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Interior presents well with many new trim pieces.
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior paint is serviceable but shows its age.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4M
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$169,000
Aircraft Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 7, 2025: $169,000 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$169,000
Aircraft Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 7, 2025: $169,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$169,000