1979 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • San Jose, CA, USA
This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N421CV) presents a well-equipped and maintained platform with a desirable 180HP Lycoming O-360-A4M engine conversion, offering enhanced performance over the standard configuration. The airframe shows 9,721 total hours with a clean history and no major damage, while the engine has only 974 hours since new installation. IFR-certified with a capable Garmin suite including a GNS430 for navigation, GTX-327 transponder, and TailBeacon ADS-B Out, it’s supported by a PS Engineering audio panel and vacuum-driven gyros for reliable IFR operations. The aircraft has been hangared in California under Part 91 maintenance,...
- Year
- 1979
- Make
- Cessna
- Series
- 172
- Model
- 172N Skyhawk
- Tail #
- N421CV
- Serial #
- 17272437
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 9,721 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 974 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 974 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Clean logs and solid maintenance history
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430 - (GPS/NAV/COM)
Comms
Garmin GNS 430 - (GPS/NAV/COM)
Autopilot
Audio
PS Engineering Audio Panel
Weather
Traffic
ADS-B Out
TailBeacon - ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
PFD
MFD
EMS/EIS
Additional Equipment
Intercom
4-place Intercom
Push-to-Talk
Dual Push-to-Talk
Gyro Instruments
Vacuum-driven gyro instruments
Instrumentation
Standard Six-Pack Instrumentation
Mount
Panel-mount RAM mount
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Classic tan and brown two-tone interior with original upholstery in good condition. Clean side panels and intact headliner. Four-place seating configuration with rear baggage area. Some wear consistent with age but very functional. Overhead skylight windows bring in great natural light.
- Exterior Notes
- Traditional white and orange paint scheme with metallic gold accents. Paint is in serviceable condition with some fading and minor blemishes expected of a utility aircraft. Glass is clear and intact. Wheel pants removed for ease of maintenance. Overall, the aircraft presents well on the ramp.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4M
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 18, 2025: $165,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 18, 2025: $165,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$165,000