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

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N8050E) presents a well-equipped IFR platform with recent maintenance and a factory-fresh 180 HP engine conversion. The airframe shows 3,447 total hours, while the upgraded Air Plains Lycoming O-360-A4M engine and Sensenich propeller both have only 1,524 hours since new installation in April 1991. The aircraft holds a current IFR certification and annual inspection completed in June 2022, with no known damage history and complete original logbooks.

Key features include a comprehensive Garmin avionics suite with GNS 650 GPS, GDL-88 ADS-B for traffic/weather, and S-TEC 50 autopilot, complemented by a full...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N8050E
Serial #
17272122

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
1,005 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,447 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,524 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,524 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete And Original Log Books
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection June 2022

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 650 - GNS GPS

Weather

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B With Traffic And Weather Displayed On GPS

Traffic

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B With Traffic And Weather Displayed On GPS

ADSB

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B With Traffic And Weather Displayed On GPS

ADS-B In

Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B With Traffic And Weather Displayed On GPS

Comms

TKM MX 385 - TKM MX Nav/Com With VOR/LOC/G.S.

AP

S-TEC 50 - S-TEC Auto Pilot

Audio

King KMA 24 - KMA Audio Panel

EMS

UMA Instruments Electronic Tachometer

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

EGT Gage

Fuel System

Long Range 18 Gallon Auxiliary Fuel Tank

Lighting

RMD Wing Tips With LED Landing Lights And Strobe Lights Tail Strobe Light LED Landing And Taxi Lights

Safety Equipment

Amsafe Inertial Real Front Shoulder Harness

Comfort

Rosen Sun Visors

Exterior

Skybolt Aeromotive Cowl Fasteners Left And Right Windows Open Hinged Pilot Seat Articulating Vert. Adj. Steps And Handles For Refueling Ground Service Plug Receptacle

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Tan Vinyl With Blue Fabric
Exterior Notes
Original Paint All Over White With Blue And Tan

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 76EM8S14-0-60

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Aircraft Location

Livermore, CA, USA

Listing Details

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For Sale

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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