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

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N990B, is offered at $250,000 USD and presents as a comprehensively restored example of the classic four-seat workhorse. The airframe totals 8,985 hours, with the engine at 400 hours since major overhaul and the propeller at 400 hours since new. The aircraft underwent a complete strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint job in late 2024, valued at $24,000, and features a brand-new leather checkerboard interior with new carpet installed in 2025.

The panel has been modernized with a Dynon Skyview HDX installed in July 2026, supplemented by a Dynon radio, a Garmin GTN650, a Dynon two-axis autopilot...

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
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

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

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650

Comms

Dynon - radio

AP

Dynon Autopilot - 2 Axis

ADS-B In

ADSB In full traffic image on the Skyview HDX

ADSB

ADSB Out

PFD

Dynon SkyView HDX

MFD

Dynon SkyView HDX

Additional Equipment

Instrument Panel

New instrument panel installed in July of 2026 with custom laser engraving and all new circuit breakers/switches

Interior

Full refurbished interior

Exterior

Complete strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint job in late 2024

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2025
Paint Year
2024
Interior Notes
Brand-new leather checkerboard interior (2025) paired with new carpet
Exterior Notes
Complete strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint job in late 2024 worth 24k USD

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$250,000

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 1, 2026: $250,000(+$85,000) - trade-a-plane

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

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

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First Seen: Nov 4, 2025

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Asking Price

$250,000