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1981 Cessna 172P SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Amery, WI, USA

This 1981 Cessna 172P Skyhawk presents as a well-equipped IFR platform with a strong recent maintenance history. The airframe has 5,846 hours total time and is powered by a Lycoming O-320-D2J (160 HP) engine with 665 hours since its major overhaul, which was completed by Aerotec in May 2025. The aircraft is IFR certified and its avionics suite is built around a Garmin GNS 530 GPS/NAV/COM. According to the seller, this combination offers an excellent balance of reliability, performance, and value, making the aircraft suitable for flight training, time building, or personal cross-country travel.

Year
1981
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172P Skyhawk
Tail #
Not Listed
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,846 hrs
Engine 1 Time
665 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530 - GNS GPS/NAV/COM

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$85,000

Aircraft Location

Amery, WI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 4, 2026: $85,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jan 4, 2026

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$85,000