1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Galesburg, IL, USA
This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registered as N72PE, presents a unique opportunity with its Continental CD-135 diesel engine conversion. The airframe shows 4,475 total hours, while the Centurion 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine and three-blade constant speed propeller both have 1,111 hours since new. The aircraft features full authority digital engine control (FADEC) with single-lever power control and is described as having 30-60% less fuel consumption than avgas engines, better range, easier maintenance troubleshooting through FADEC logging, and approximately 24% quieter operation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- IFR
- Useful Load
- 631 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,475 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,111 hrs (SNEW)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,111 hrs (SNEW)
- Logbook Status
- All Logs Since New
- Inspection Status
- Annual: August of 26', IFR Check Due: June of 27'
Avionics
PFD
Garmin G500 - Flight Display System
Audio
Garmin GMA-35 - Remote Audio Panel
GPS
Garmin GTN-750 - GPS Nav Com MFD
Comms
Garmin GNC-255A - Nav Com
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX-32 - Remote Transponder
Weather
Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B with Weather Traffic
Traffic
Garmin GDL-88 - ADS-B with Weather Traffic
Autopilot
King KAP-140 - Autopilot
EMS/EIS
Digital Engine Instruments
Additional Equipment
Propeller
MT Constant Speed - 3 Blade Propeller
Engine Control
FADEC Control - Single Lever Power Controlled
Headset System
Bose - Wired Headset Jacks
Lighting
Strobes
Wheel Fairings
Wheel Pants
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Grey Vinyl Seats with Matching Grey Sidewalls and Carpet. Good Condition.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall White with Silver and Burgundy Accent Stripes. Good Condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- CD-135
- Engine Power
- 135 HP
- Propeller Model
- 3-Blade MT Constant Speed Propeller
Asking Price
$249,000
Aircraft Location
Galesburg, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 7, 2025: $249,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Oct 22, 2025: $259,000 - trade-a-plane
Oct 22, 2025: $259,000 - controller
+3 more price changes
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Asking Price
$249,000
Aircraft Location
Galesburg, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Nov 7, 2025: $249,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Oct 22, 2025: $259,000 - trade-a-plane
Oct 22, 2025: $259,000 - controller
+3 more price changes
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$249,000