1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Tampa, FL, USA
This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registration N78FB, presents as a rare, low-time example with 1,599.4 total hours on both the airframe and its original Lycoming IO-360-L2A 160 HP engine. The aircraft has a fresh annual inspection completed in March 2024 and has no damage history or corrosion, having never been used as a flight school trainer. Its maintenance is supported by complete logs.
The avionics suite features a significant upgrade with a Garmin GNX375, providing GPS, transponder, and ADS-B In/Out capabilities with WAAS and LPV approach certification. This is complemented by the original package including a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- 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)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs
- Inspection Status
- Fresh Annual March 2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNX 375 - GPS
Comms
Bendix/King KX 155A - Dual Comm/Nav
Audio
Garmin GMA 340 - Audio Panel
Weather
Stormscope
ADSB
Garmin GNX 375 - ADS-B Out
ADS-B In
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
Contact Seller
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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Asking Price
$299,000