1981 Cessna 172P SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Panama City, FL, USA
This 1981 Cessna 172P Skyhawk, registered as N54296, presents as a high-utilization, mechanically refreshed example with approximately 15,425 total time on the airframe. The Lycoming O-320 D2J engine has just 425 hours since major overhaul, completed in January 2025 by Central Cylinder, with the propeller also showing approximately 425 hours since new. The annual inspection was completed in July 2026, and the seller notes that over the last 20 months, more than $125,000 and nine months were dedicated to mechanical fixes and upgrades, bringing the aircraft to what they describe as a 100% mechanically sound condition. The aircraft has been...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 15,425 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 425 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 425 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- All Maintenance Records/Logs Since New
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection just completed (July 2026). Pitot Static / IFR Check 2025.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 430 - GNS FMS
Comms
Apollo SL-30 - #2 Radio
Audio
PMA 6000 - New PMA Audio Panel
Transponder
Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder
Additional Equipment
Flight Instruments
6 Pack Flight Instruments
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 7/10
- Interior Year
- 2014
- Paint Rating
- 6/10
- Paint Year
- 2014
- Interior Notes
- Interior 7/10. Interior and exterior are generally in good condition.
- Exterior Notes
- Exterior 6/10. Small hail damage on upper surfaces. Plastic fairings have small cracks and chips.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-320 D2J
Asking Price
$159,800
Aircraft Location
Panama City, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 1, 2026: $159,800(-$5,700) - trade-a-plane
Jul 19, 2026: $165,500(-$9,000) - trade-a-plane
Jul 10, 2026: $174,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$159,800
Aircraft Location
Panama City, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 1, 2026: $159,800(-$5,700) - trade-a-plane
Jul 19, 2026: $165,500(-$9,000) - trade-a-plane
Jul 10, 2026: $174,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$159,800