1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Colorado Springs, CO, USA
This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registered as N9895F and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, presents a well-equipped example with notable upgrades. The airframe has accumulated 12,662 total hours, with the Lycoming engine having 2,847 hours since a factory overhaul in November 2020. The propeller has 3,168 hours since new. The aircraft underwent a 180 horsepower conversion, upgrading it to an S-model configuration. Engine compressions are healthy at 78, 79, 78, and 79/80, and an exhaust valve wobble check (.025, .018, .022, .023) is performed every 500 hours. The seller reports the engine is strong with no metal, good oil pressure, and a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 906 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 12,662 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 2,847 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 3,168 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Annual Done 03-06-2026. Transponder check done 02-12-2026.
Avionics
Audio
King KMA 24 - Audio Panel
GPS
Garmin GPS 175
Comms
King KX 155A - Dual NAV COM one with glideslope, one without glideslope
Transponder
King KT 76C - Transponder
ADSB
Uavionix ADSB Out - ADSB Wing Beacon
PFD
Uavionix AV30 - Dual with External Magnetometer
EMS
CiES Fuel Level Sending Unit - Done 2022
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Exhaust Valve Wobble Check Performed Every 500 Hours
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1997
- Paint Year
- 1997
- Interior Notes
- Interior is in decent shape. Rear seat is original, both front seats were replaced with later model leather seats. Brand new door panels on both doors.
- Exterior Notes
- Original paint is in excellent condition. Very light hail damage, only really noticeable on the horizontal stabilizer.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$175,000
Aircraft Location
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 13, 2026: $175,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$175,000
Aircraft Location
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 13, 2026: $175,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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$175,000