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1981 Cessna 172P SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Anchorage, AK, USA

This 1981 Cessna 172P Skyhawk, registration N5374K (serial number 17274086), is offered for sale at $218,000 USD. The airframe has accumulated 4,800 total hours and is powered by a Lycoming O-320-D2J producing 160 horsepower. The engine was overhauled or installed as new in 2025 with 670 hours since major overhaul and 1,570 hours since new, while the propeller also has 670 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is IFR certified and has been well maintained during its recent 2.5 years of service with a flight school. According to the seller, the aircraft has no damage history and is in good condition, flying well and having been a reliable...

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172P Skyhawk
Tail #
N5374K
Serial #
17274086

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,800 hrs
Engine 1 Time
670 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
670 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logbooks available upon request
Inspection Status
Annual completed January 2026.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 430W - WAAS GNS GPS

Comms

TKM MX385 - TKM Backup Communications Radio

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

Traffic

Active Traffic

Additional Equipment

Preheater

Engine and Cockpit Pre-heater

Engine Cover

Insulated Engine Cover

Wing Covers

Hobbs Meters

Dual Hobbs Meters for Actual and Maintenance Tracking

Digital Clock

Digital Clock with USB Charging

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
The interior is clean and well maintained, providing a comfortable and functional cabin for training or personal flying.
Exterior Notes
The aircraft has been well maintained and presents in good overall condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-D2J
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$218,000

Aircraft Location

Anchorage, AK, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 16, 2026: $218,000(-$21,000) - controller

Aug 10, 2026: $239,000(-$20,000) - controller

Jul 19, 2026: $259,000(-$10,000) - controller

+1 more price changes

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First Seen: Jul 7, 2026

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$218,000