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1998 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

This 1998 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registered ZK-NUC, presents a unique proposition for flight training or touring operations thanks to its diesel conversion. The aircraft is fitted with a Continental TAE 125-02-114 FADEC Jet-A engine, which has accumulated only 313.2 hours since new and has approximately 2,100 hours remaining before its recommended TBR. The engine is paired with an MT MTV-6-A-190-69 composite three-blade propeller, also with 313.2 hours since overhaul. Total time on the airframe stands at 12,539.5 hours, and the seller describes the engine performance as smooth at all power settings with no vibrations or defects reported.

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Year
1998
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172R Skyhawk
Tail #
ZK-NUC
Serial #
17280367

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Training, Recreational
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
12,539.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
313.2 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
313.2 hrs (SOH)
Inspection Status
Current CAA NZ Certificate of Airworthiness; Annual Inspection performed; Airworthiness Review Cert valid to Sept 2025

Avionics

Comms

Bendix/King KX 155 - plus Garmin analog suite with dual VHF com/nav

GPS

Garmin GPS 650

Audio

Audio panel included

ADSB

Transponder included (assumed ADS-B Out capable based on listing)

navigationEquipment

Dual VHF NAV, ADF, DME

Additional Equipment

Engine Conversion

Diesel conversion to Continental TAE 125-02-114 with FADEC Jet-A operation

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Leather – well-presented and clean throughout
Exterior Notes
Paint in excellent condition (blue vinyl accents easily removed)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
TAE 125-02-114
Engine Power
155 HP
Propeller Model
MT MTV-6-A-190-69

Asking Price

$249,000

Aircraft Location

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 25, 2026: $249,000(-$26,000) - controller

Oct 21, 2025: $275,000 - controller

Sep 10, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 10, 2025

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Asking Price

$249,000