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

This 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registered as N990B, presents a compelling package with a total airframe time of 8,985 hours and significant recent investments. The aircraft's engine was overhauled in 2023 with new cylinders, now showing 356 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), and is equipped with an STC for a 160HP Lycoming O-320-D2G engine paired with a new propeller that also has 356 hours since new (SNEW). A complete professional strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint was performed in late 2024, followed by a brand-new leather checkerboard interior and new carpet installed in 2025.

The avionics suite supports both VFR and IFR flight,...

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
356 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
356 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

Comms

King KX170B - Comm/Nav Radio, Comm/Nav Radio

Audio

KMA20TSO - Audio Panel

ADSB

Stratus Appareo - Transponder (ADSB-Out)

PFD

AV-30 - Attitude Indicator, 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 paired with new carpet, giving the cabin a fresh, elegant, and comfortable feel.
Exterior Notes
Complete strip, alodine, prime, and custom paint job, not just a repaint but a full professional restoration.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
O320-D2G
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$155,000

Aircraft Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

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

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

Dec 28, 2025: $170,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Nov 4, 2025

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Asking Price

$155,000