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1997 Cessna 172/180 ConversionSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Arlington, TX, USA

This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registered as N17297, presents a low-time, well-equipped example of a popular 180-horsepower conversion. With a remarkably low 926 total time since new on both the airframe and engine, this aircraft has been exclusively hangared and has a clean damage history, indicating a well-cared-for machine ready for immediate use. The AirPlains 180-horsepower conversion provides a significant performance boost over the standard 160-horsepower engine.

The panel is well-fitted for serious IFR flying, featuring dual KX 155A Nav/Coms with glideslope capability, a KAP 140 single-axis autopilot, a KLN 89B IFR GPS, and a KR 87...

Year
1997
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172/180 Conversion
Tail #
N17297
Serial #
17280140

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
926 hrs
Engine 1 Time
926 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 8000 - PS PMA Audio Panel Marker Beacon 4 Place Intercom

Comms

KX 155A - Nav/Com

GPS

KLN 89B - KLN GPS IFR

ADSB

UAvionix Tailbeacon - ADS-B Out

AP

KAP 140 - KAP Single Axis AutoPilot

Additional Equipment

Engine Heater

Tanis Engine Heater

Sun Visor

Rosen Sunvisors

Performance Modification

180 HP AirPlains Conversion

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Marquis Fabric Seats, Burgandy/Gray
Exterior Notes
Matterhorn White with Wine and Slate Gray Stripes

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
180 HP AirPlains Conversion
Engine Power
180 HP

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Aircraft Location

Arlington, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Oct 6, 2025

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