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1960 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($99,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +708 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time -746 hr vs comps +6.0%
- ADS-B (55% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 4 for sale of 435 FAA-registered +4.2%
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 | 4,989 hrs |
| Engine time | 75 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | KLN90 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
N7281T is a stunning low-time Cessna 172 with fresh annual and only 4989 total time 75 since major overhaul. The paint and interior look amazing and the engine has great compressions. A great airplane for time building or cruising. Contact us for digital logbooks. Documents: - General Specs N7281T.docx: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11044170947&p=&ext=.docx&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=bOF0umWYsLZzxk5RjZWc0T4zDsQzq4EASHCAoXZ87XSr%2fEpjzYCYzxHSXvWHeF5axiUfrOk51SY%3d
Avionics
PS Engineering PM501 Intercom King KLN90 GPS King KT78 Transponder uAvionix SkyBeacon ADSB Out JPI EDM700 4 cylinder CHT/EGT w/ Fuel Flow
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
38th pct$95k · 38th percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
67th pct4,989 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time
20th pct75 hours since major overhaul · 20th 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1960 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 46881 |
| Registration # | N7281T |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,989 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 910 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 37 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL O300D |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | 20140-D-9-C |
| Engine Horsepower | 145 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 75 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | PS Engineering PM501 Intercom King KLN90 GPS King KT78 Transponder uAvionix SkyBeacon ADSB Out JPI EDM700 4 cylinder CHT/EGT w/ Fuel Flow |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Due: April-2026 Useful Load 806lbs Specifications Subject To Verification Upon Inspection Actively flown, so times are subject to change. |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | General Specs N7281T.docx |
|---|
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.
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Last flight
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