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

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N990B, is a beautifully restored classic that combines timeless reliability with modern upgrades. Based in Van Nuys, California, the aircraft has a total time of 8,985 hours and is powered by an engine overhauled in 2023 with new cylinders, featuring an STC for a 160 HP Lycoming O320-D2G. The propeller is also new with 356 hours since new. The airframe underwent a complete strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint job in late 2024, valued at $24,000, representing a full professional restoration rather than a simple repaint.

Inside, a brand-new leather checkerboard interior was installed in 2025,...

Year
1979
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172N Skyhawk
Tail #
N990B
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
8,985 hrs
Engine 1 Time
356 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
356 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

Comms

King KX 170B - Comm/Nav Radio

GPS

MX385 - Comm/Nav Radio

ADSB

Stratus Appareo Transponder - (ADSB-Out)

Audio

KMA20TSO - Audio Panel

PFD

AV-30 - Attitude Indicator

MFD

AV-30 - Heading Indicator

Additional Equipment

USB Charger

Stratus Dual USB Charger

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2025
Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Brand-new leather checkerboard interior (2025) paired with new carpet, giving the cabin a fresh, elegant, and comfortable feel.
Exterior Notes
Complete strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint job in late 2024 worth $24,000 USD - not just a repaint but a full professional restoration that gives it a standout presence wherever it goes.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O320-D2J
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$165,000

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 25, 2026: $165,000(+$10,000) - trade-a-plane

Feb 28, 2026: $155,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Feb 19, 2026: $160,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

+4 more price changes

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First Seen: Nov 4, 2025

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Asking Price

$165,000