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

This 1980 Cessna 172RG Cutlass, registration N4953V, presents a remarkably preserved and recently renewed aircraft with 2,505 hours total time. Its most significant feature is a comprehensive firewall-forward overhaul completed in 2026, resulting in a 0-hour SMOH Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine. The overhaul was performed by Western Skyways to new parts limits and includes new Superior Millennium cylinders, a new propeller, and a full suite of new or overhauled components from the prop governor and vacuum pump to the magnetos and ignition harness, backed by a three-year warranty. The aircraft has just received a fresh annual inspection, a new...

Year
1980
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172RG Skyhawk
Tail #
N4953V
Serial #
number172RG0423Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Training
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
980 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,505 hrs
Engine 1 Time
(SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
(SPOH)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh McCreery Annual Inspection; Annual Due February, 2027

Avionics

Comms

TKM MX385 - Nav/Comm #1: TKM w/G/S, Nav/Comm #2: Spare Radio included

AP

Cessna 300A - Autopilot:

Audio

Cessna 300/400 - Audio Panel/Markers:

ADSB

uAvionics - New ADS-B Installation

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Cessna 300 - Transponder

ADF

Cessna 300 - ADF

ELT

121.50 ELT

Strobelight

ADS-B: uAvionics Wingtip Strobelight ADSB Out, Wingtip Strobe Lights

Heated Pitot

Heated Pitot/Stall Warning

Encoding Altimeter

Aerosonic - New Encoding Altimeter

Vacuum System

New Vacuum Pump (15 hours ago), Vacuum DG and Attitude Indicators

Flight Instruments

Vertical Speed Indicator, 2nd Sensitive Altimeter, Electric Turn & Bank, True Airspeed Indicator, Alternate Static Source, Black Instrument Panel, Outside Air Temp Gauge, Digital Clock

Lights

Post Lights, Landing & Taxi Lights, Underwing Courtesy Lights, Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Seats

Pilot and Copilot Articulating Seats, L & R Front Seat Inertial Reel Harnesses

Windows

Tinted Windows, L & R Hinged Window

Airframe Protection

Stabilizer Abrasion Boots, Static Wicks (all new)

Engine Monitoring

EGT Gauge

Fuel System

Oil Quick Drain Valve

Ventilation

Rear Seat Vent System

Recording

Flight Hour Recorder

Safety

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Ground Power

Ground Service Plug

Cockpit Accessories

Approach Plate Holder, Pilot PTT Switch

Strobe Lights

Wingtip Strobe Lights

Anti-Collision Light

Flashing Anti-Collision Light

Alternate Static Source

EGT Gauge

Outside Air Temperature Gauge

Outside Air Temp Gauge

Digital Clock

Fire Extinguisher

Handheld Fire Extinguisher

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
1980
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1980
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
2-Blade McCauley Prop

Asking Price

$189,000

Aircraft Location

McAllen, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
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Price History

May 7, 2026: $189,000 - aircraftforsale

Apr 1, 2026: $189,000(-$6,000) - controller

Feb 22, 2026: $195,000 - aircraftforsale

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