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1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Here is a 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registration N430U, serial number 128012, being offered by Vantage Aviation and located near Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC). With an airframe total time of 14,751 hours, this aircraft has recently undergone significant powertrain work. The engine, an IO360-L2a rated at 160 horsepower, has just 2 hours since a fresh overhaul by AES and carries a warranty. The propeller has also been freshly overhauled by ECPS with just 2 hours since overhaul, and the aircraft comes with a fresh annual completed as of April 2026.

Supporting the recent major work, the aircraft has received a new full exhaust system, new alternator,...

Year
1997
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172R Skyhawk
Tail #
N430U
Serial #
128012

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
14,751 hrs
Engine 1 Time
2 hrs
Prop 1 Time
2 hrs
Logbook Status
Full Logs will be scanned and ready to be emailed upon request
Inspection Status
Just completed annual 4/2026

Avionics

Comms

#2 Bendix Nav/Comm Head Unit

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

New Full Exhaust includes muffler, runners, all clamps and hardware

Battery

New Gill LA Battery

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1997
Paint Year
1997
Interior Notes
Interior is fair and all together and shows heavy wear on the floor covering in front of the RT seat
Exterior Notes
Paint is somewhat faded, but skins are corrosion free

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Engine Power
160 HP

Asking Price

$230,000

Aircraft Location

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

May 20, 2026: $230,000 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: May 20, 2026

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Asking Price

$230,000