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1979 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Petaluma, CA, USA

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N65GV) presents as a well-equipped trainer or personal aircraft with 7,392 total hours on airframe and a Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine showing 804 hours since major overhaul in August 2007. The aircraft features a modernized panel with dual King KX 155A nav/coms, Garmin GTX 330 transponder, uAvionics ADS-B Out compliance, and dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments replacing traditional gyros. The 160 HP powerplant is complemented by Skybolt cowling fasteners and LED lighting upgrades.

Maintained with an annual inspection valid through July 2025 and a fresh static/transponder check, this Skyhawk has always...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N65GV
Serial #
17271252

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
7,392 hrs
Engine 1 Time
804 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual completed - July 2025, Fresh Static/Transponder check

Avionics

Comms

King KX 155A - Dual KX Nav/Coms

Transponder

Garmin GTX 330 - GTX Transponder

ADS-B Out

uAvionics Skybeacon - ADS-B

PFD

Garmin G5 - Dual Electronic Directional Gyro/EFIS

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 8000 - PS PMA Audio Panel with marker beacons/intercom

GPS

Garmin Aera 660 - GPS

Additional Equipment

Lighting

LED Landing/Taxi Lights, Tail Beacon, Courtesy Lights

Windows

R/H Hinged Window

Fairings

Wheel fairings

Cowling Fasteners

Skybolt Cowling fasteners

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Gray/Med. Blue Fabric Seats, Dark Blue Carpet and gray sidepanels.
Exterior Notes
Original - Vestal White with Dark Blue and Medium Blue.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$149,500

Aircraft Location

Petaluma, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $149,500 - trade-a-plane

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