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1980 Cessna 172RG SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • McAllen, TX, USA

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Skyhawk, registration N4953V (serial 172RG0423), is offered out of McAllen, Texas, with 2,505 hours total time on the airframe. The listing states the aircraft has no damage history and no corrosion, and that it has been hangared since new. An annual inspection is due February 2027, and the aircraft will be delivered with a fresh IFR certification at the time of sale. The airframe carries a useful load of 980 lbs.

The engine is a Lycoming O-360-F1A6 producing 180 HP, the original engine for this aircraft, now showing 0 hours since new (SNEW) following an overhaul to new limits backed by a Western Skyways three-year...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172RG Skyhawk
Tail #
N4953V
Serial #
172RG0423

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
980 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,505 hrs
Engine 1 Time
(SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
(SPOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Due February, 2027; IFR Fresh with Sale

Avionics

Comms

TKM MX385 - Nav/Comm #1 TKM with Glideslope; Nav/Comm #2 Transponder; ADF; Spare Radio included

AP

Cessna 300A - Autopilot

Audio

Cessna 300A - Audio Panel/Markers

Additional Equipment

ELT

Cessna 300 - ELT 121.50

Heated Pitot

Altitude Digitizer Altimeter

Aerosonic - Altitude Digitizer Altimeter

Second Sensitive Altimeter

2nd Sensitive Altimeter

Vertical Speed Indicator

Electric Turn & Bank

True Airspeed Indicator

Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators

Alternate Static Source

Black Instrument Panel

Heated Pitot/Stall Warning

Post Lights

Pilot PTT Switch

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Digital Clock

Approach Plate Holder

Ground Service Plug

Underwing Courtesy Lights

Landing & Taxi Lights

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Tinted Windows

Hinged Window

L & R Hinged Window

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots

Static Wicks

Static Wicks (all new)

Oil Quick Drain Valve

EGT Gauge

Articulating Seats

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats

Rear Seat Vent System

Flight Hour Recorder

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Paint Rating
8/10
Interior Notes
Original - Tan Reevane vinyl sidewalls and seat trim with matching Novada fabric seat inserts, Horizon carpet. Rated an 8.
Exterior Notes
Original - Vestal White base with Hunter Tan major and Toffee Brown accent stripes, very good original glass. Rated an 8.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-360-F1A6
Engine Power
180 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 2-Blade

Asking Price

$179,000

Aircraft Location

McAllen, TX, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 24, 2026: $179,000 - aircraftforsale

Sep 1, 2026: $179,000(-$10,000) - controller

May 7, 2026: $189,000 - aircraftforsale

+9 more price changes

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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