1979 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • NV, USA
Presented here is a 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, serial number L-31335-36ATotal, located in Minden, Nevada. This airframe has undergone a highly desirable Penn Yan Aero 180 HP “Superhawk” conversion, which provides a notable performance upgrade while retaining the model's familiar handling. The aircraft has a published empty weight of 1,501 pounds against a maximum gross weight of 2,550 pounds, yielding a useful load of 1,049 pounds. A fresh annual inspection was completed on December 1, 2025, and the engine shows strong compressions of 78/80 on cylinders #1 and #3, and 76/80 on cylinders #2 and #4.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 1,049 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 12,417 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 2,337 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual 12/01/25 (fresh annual completed)
Avionics
Comms
Full King IFR Package
EMS
JPI EDM 830 - JPI EDM Engine Monitor
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 Model
- 180 HP “Superhawk” conversion (Penn Yan Aero)
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$120,000
Aircraft Location
NV, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 19, 2026: $120,000(-$49,000) - trade-a-plane
Dec 7, 2025: $169,000 - trade-a-plane
Dec 6, 2025: $169,000 - aircraftforsale
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Asking Price
$120,000
Aircraft Location
NV, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 19, 2026: $120,000(-$49,000) - trade-a-plane
Dec 7, 2025: $169,000 - trade-a-plane
Dec 6, 2025: $169,000 - aircraftforsale
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Asking Price
$120,000