1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tampa, FL, USA
This is a 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registration N78FB, with an exceptionally low total time of just 1,599.4 hours since new. It has no damage history and no corrosion, has never been used as a flight school airplane or trainer, and has been well maintained based in the USA. The airframe has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,450 pounds and complete logs are available.
The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 160 horsepower, with 1,599.4 hours since new and a TBO of 2,000 hours. The engine was installed as new in 1997 and currently shows good compressions. The McCauley two-blade aluminum propeller, model 1C235/LFA7570,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,599.4 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,599.4 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,327 hrs (SNEW)
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual March 2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNX 375
Comms
Bendix/King KX 155A - Dual Comm/Nav
Audio
Garmin GMA 340
Weather
Stormscope
ADSB
Garmin GNX 375
ADS-B In
Garmin GNX 375 - ADS-B
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Rating
- 8/10
- Interior Year
- 1997
- Paint Rating
- 8/10
- Paint Year
- 1997
- Interior Notes
- Original Interior in good condition 8/10
- Exterior Notes
- Original Paint in good condition 8/10
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- IO-360-L2A
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCAULEY 1C235/LFA7570
Asking Price
$299,000
Aircraft Location
Tampa, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 16, 2026: $299,000 - controller
Jul 15, 2025: Call for Price - controller
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Asking Price
$299,000
Aircraft Location
Tampa, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 16, 2026: $299,000 - controller
Jul 15, 2025: Call for Price - controller
Contact Seller
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$299,000