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1979 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Franklin, TN, USA

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk presents a well-equipped training platform with recent avionics upgrades and strong maintenance documentation. The airframe shows 8,581 total hours while the Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 HP engine has 1,814 hours since major overhaul, remaining well within its 2,000-hour TBO. The aircraft features a comprehensive Garmin panel including a GFC 500 autopilot, dual G5 electronic flight instruments, GTX 345 transponder, GMA 340 audio panel, and a WAAS-enabled Garmin 530 navigation system, making it IFR-certified and suitable for instrument training.

Additional highlights include a JP Instruments EDM-700 engine monitor,...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172N Skyhawk

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,581 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,814 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - WAAS Navigation

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot

PFD

Garmin G5 PFD - Dual Electronic Flight Instruments

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Comm Radio

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

EMS/EIS

JPInstruments EDM-700 - Engine Monitor

Additional Equipment

Engine Heater

Tanis Engine Heater

Lighting

Whalen LED Lights

Cowling Fasteners

SkyBolt Quick Lock Cowling Fasteners

Battery Maintainer

Battery Minder, Avionics Power Supply/Maintainer

Tug

Power Tow Thundervolt Tug

Remote Power Switch

Switchbox Cellular Remote Power Switch & Switchbox

Engine Cover

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Airtex interior 7/10
Exterior Notes
Flying Colors Paint 8/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$175,000

Aircraft Location

Franklin, TN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 10, 2025: $175,000 - controller

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