1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Colorado Springs, CO, USA
This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registered as N9895F and carrying serial number 17280179, presents a compelling option in the single-engine piston market. With a total airframe time of 12,662 hours, the aircraft is powered by an upgraded 180 HP Lycoming engine, which has accumulated 3,218 hours since its factory overhaul in November 2020. The engine is described as healthy and strong, with compressions of 78, 79, 78, and 79/80, and a recent lower hour fuel servo installed. The propeller also shows 3,218 hours since overhaul. The airframe has a notable history: it sustained damage in 2020 involving the nose gear, which was repaired at Beagles;...
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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
- 3,218 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 3,218 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Airframe logs back to 2011. Engine logs since new. Prop logs since new.
- Inspection Status
- Annual done 03-06-2026. Transponder check done 02-12-2026.
Avionics
Audio
King KMA26 - Audio Panel
GPS
Garmin GPS 175
Comms
King KX155A - NAV COM with glideslope and NAV COM no glideslope
ADSB
UAvionix - ADSB out wing beacon
PFD
UAvionix AV30 - Dual with external magnetometer
Additional Equipment
Fuel Level Sensor
CiES - fuel level done 2022
Transponder
King KT76C - Transponder
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 Model
- 180 HP Conversion to S Model
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2026: $165,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 13, 2026: $175,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$165,000
Aircraft Location
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2026: $165,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 13, 2026: $175,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$165,000