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1959 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($99,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -8.2%
- Airframe time +269 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Engine time -653 hr vs comps +5.2%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 1806 FAA-registered +4.9%
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 | 4,550 hrs |
| Engine time | 42.36 SOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
AIRCRAFT - Cessna 172 - Registration: N6136E - Serial Number: 46236 - Four-place configuration - Classic straight-tail design - Fixed tricycle landing gear - Economical and straightforward to operate ENGINE Engine runs strong and the aircraft is actively flown. Current engine time and detailed maintenance information available upon request. GREAT AIRCRAFT FOR Private ownership, recreational flying, time building, training, or adding an economical aircraft to a flight-school fleet. N6136E offers the opportunity to own a flying classic Cessna 172 with the practicality and operating simplicity that continues to make these airplanes desirable more than six decades after they were built. Serious inquiries welcome. Aircraft is available for inspection by appointment. Aircraft Times Disclaimer: All aircraft, engine, and propeller times are believed to be accurate but are subject to verification through the aircraft logbooks and maintenance records. Times may increase as the aircraft remains in service.
Avionics
MX385 Nav Comm. Stratus Appaero with ADSB-out (will couple to Foreflight for ADSB-in).
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 ›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
24th pct$85k · 24th percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
57th pct4,550 hours total (TTAF) · 57th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time
15th pct42 hours since overhaul · 15th 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 | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 46236 |
| Registration # | N6136E |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KSLR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,550.3 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O300A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 42.36 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2023 |
| Engine Cycles | 6 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1A170 |
| Prop Time | 36.53 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | MX385 Nav Comm. Stratus Appaero with ADSB-out (will couple to Foreflight for ADSB-in). |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Airworthy | Yes |
|---|
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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