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

Here is a description of the 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N737ZC, serial number 17269793, currently offered for sale by Front Range Pilot Services. This aircraft is a completed project with a total airframe time of 5,520 hours and 30 hours since a major overhaul on the Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine, which was zero-timed by Corona Engines and is currently in its break-in period. The engine itself is under warranty, and the aircraft features new engine baffling and accessories, as well as a fresh annual inspection last completed on May 6, 2026.

The avionics suite is dominated by a modern Skyview HDX system with a dual-axis autopilot,...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N737ZC
Serial #
17269793

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,520 hrs
Engine 1 Time
30 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual

Avionics

PFD

Dynon SkyView HDX - Hdx W/autopilot Dyson Efs

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 - Waas

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - Comm

ADSB

Stratus ESG - Esg Transponder W/ Ads-b In/out (it Has Esgi Paired W/gtn 650 To Get Ads-b In)

ADS-B In

Stratus ESG - Esg Transponder W/ Ads-b In/out (it Has Esgi Paired W/gtn 650 To Get Ads-b In)

Audio

PS Engineering PMA8000-SR - Audio Panel

AP

Dynon SkyView HDX Autopilot - Dual Axis Auto (part Of Hdx)

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Stratus ESG - Esg Transponder W/ Ads-b In/out (it Has Esgi Paired W/gtn 650 To Get Ads-b In)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD

Asking Price

$199,000

Aircraft Location

Watkins, CO, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 4, 2026: $199,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: May 4, 2026

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Asking Price

$199,000