1980 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1980 Cessna 172N Skyhawk (N5782J, serial 17273835) presents as a well-maintained IFR-capable trainer with 10,252 total airframe hours, currently based at Myrtle Beach International (KMYR). The aircraft features a 2,385-hour SMOH Lycoming engine (with a 2,000-hour TBO) paired with a 2-blade aluminum propeller. The standout feature is its comprehensive Garmin glass panel upgrade, including a G3X touchscreen system with WAAS/LPV/SVT capability, GTN650Xi GPS/Nav/Comm, G5 backup instrument, secondary GTR225 comm radio, GTX335 ADS-B transponder, and GMA340 audio panel with integrated engine monitoring and fuel flow.

The aircraft has complete logs and recently underwent an annual inspection, with the seller noting "impeccable maintenance" and regular weekly operation. The custom one-piece panel installation suggests careful modernization of this 43-year-old airframe. Priced at $149,000, this Skyhawk offers contemporary avionics in a proven trainer platform, positioned as a turnkey solution with its fresh annual and active flying status.