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,...
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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
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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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Asking Price
$165,000