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1981 Cessna 172P SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Hillsboro, OR, USA

This 1981 Cessna 172P Skyhawk, registered as N53037, is a well-equipped example with a total airframe time of just 1,614 hours. The engine has 355 hours since new (SNEW) and a 2,000-hour TBO, and the propeller also has 355 hours SNEW. The aircraft is located in Hillsboro, Oregon, and is listed for $159,900.

Notable upgrades include an Air Plains 180HP conversion, which significantly enhances takeoff and climb performance over the stock 160 horsepower. The panel features a custom metal layout and is equipped with a Century 2000 autopilot, a KX155 nav/com, an Appareo ADSB transponder, a JPI EDM700 engine analyzer, and a PS Engineering audio...

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172P Skyhawk
Tail #
N53037
Serial #
17274669

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,614 hrs
Engine 1 Time
355 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
355 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

AP

Century 2000 - autopilot

Comms

KX 155 - Nav Comms

ADSB

Appareo - ADSB Transponder

EMS

JPI EDM 700 - JPI Engine Analyzer

Audio

PS Engineering - PS Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin Aera 796

Additional Equipment

Stol Modification

Air Plains 180HP Conversion

Control Yokes

Avion Control Yokes

Sun Visors

Rosen Sun Visors

Door Steward

Door Stewards

Custom Metal Panel

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Air Plains 180HP conversion
Engine Power
180 HP

Asking Price

$159,900

Aircraft Location

Hillsboro, OR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 7, 2026: $159,900 - controller

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First Seen: Jun 7, 2026

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Asking Price

$159,900