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1956 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($89,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -8 vs comparable listings -12.0%
- Airframe time -251 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Engine time +704 hr vs comps -5.6%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 1805 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172 SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,903 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,425 SMOH |
Description
Hiller Aviation Brokerage & Consulting is pleased to offer this 1956 Cessna 172 with a fresh October 2026 annual, Alaska Bushwheel tires, micro vortex generators, and strong compressions on all six cylinders. This early straight-tail fastback has logs from new and a useful backcountry setup, at an entry-level price. DISCLAIMER Seller and Agent provide this information to assist the buyer's evaluation; errors and omissions may occur. Buyer is responsible for verifying all information and performing a pre-buy inspection. Hiller Aviation Consulting LLC makes no warranty as to condition or airworthiness.
Avionics
AVIONICS ARC RT-359A transponder (91.413 Apr 2025) [confirm nav/com, audio panel and intercom from panel photo]
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 172 SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
14th pct$80k · 14th percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
48th pct3,903 hours total (TTAF) · 48th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time
70th pct1,425 hours since major overhaul · 70th percentile of 20 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 28413 |
| Registration # | N221A |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,903 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,425 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | AVIONICS ARC RT-359A transponder (91.413 Apr 2025) [confirm nav/com, audio panel and intercom from panel photo] |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 420 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 108 kts · 124 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 600.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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