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1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Corvallis, OR, USA

This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registration N72PE, presents a unique and modernized platform with its Continental CD-135 diesel engine conversion. The airframe has 4,475 total hours, while the turbo-diesel powerplant and its three-blade constant speed propeller each have 1,111 hours since new. The aircraft is equipped with full FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) for single-lever power management, which provides benefits including significantly reduced fuel consumption compared to avgas engines, easier maintenance troubleshooting through system logging, and quieter operation.

The panel is dominated by a modern Garmin suite,...

Year
1997
Make
Cessna
Series
172
Model
172R Skyhawk
Tail #
N72PE
Serial #
17280139

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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
Complete Logs Since New
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Done 12/2/2024, Airframe Inspection Done 12/2/2024, Engine 100 Hour Inspection Done 12/2/2024, Static System Inspection Done 11/30/2024, Transponder Inspection Done 11/30/2024, ELT Tested 12/2/2024, ECU Backup Battery Tested 12/2/2024

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GPS/NAV/COM with touch screen

Comms

Garmin GNC 255A - Nav/Com

Audio

Garmin GMA 35 - remote audio system-in GTN 750

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 32 - remote transponder-in GTN 750 ADSB In/Out

PFD

Garmin G500 - Flight Display System

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

Exhaust System

Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

Interior

Grey vinyl seats, Grey high-quality carpet

Exterior

White with silver and burgundy accents - custom design, Matching Wheel Pants (3)

Backup Instruments

Back up artificial horizon

Engine Conversion

Continental Centurion 2.0 - Diesel Engine, 135 HP Jet Fuel with FADEC Control Single Lever Power Controlled

Propeller

MT Propeller - Constant Speed 3 Blade

Lighting

Strobes

Wheel Fairings

Wheel Pants

Audio System

Bose - Wired Headset Jacks

Strobes

Wheel Pants

Headset Jacks

Wired Bose Headset Jacks

Leather Interior

Leather

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1997
Paint Year
1997
Interior Notes
Grey Vinyl Seats with Matching Grey Sidewalls and Carpet. Good Condition.
Exterior Notes
Paint in excellent condition, White with silver and burgundy accents - custom design, Matching Wheel Pants (3)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
CD-135
Engine Power
135 HP
Propeller Model
3-Blade MT Constant Speed Propeller

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Aircraft Location

Corvallis, OR, USA

Listing Details

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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