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Single-Engine Piston

1960 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK

🕒 Listed 3 months ago
$52,132
fyiEstimate $85,500–$88,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

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 -343 hr vs comps +0.7%
  • Engine time +605 hr vs comps -4.8%
  • No ADS-B (55% of comps have one) -1.4%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1960
3,938 hrs
VH-CPC ✈ Flight Tracking
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47125
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📍 Ranges Bridge, Australia

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 172 SKYHAWK
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,938 hrs
Engine time1,426 SOH

Description

1960 Cessna 172A. Skyhawk VH-CPC. This exceptional 4 seater aircraft is capable of short field take off's and landings. It would be well suited for the enthusiastic pilot who loves the joy of flying. Owners since 1985 - 4th since new Presented in outstanding condition, the aircraft has been meticulously maintained and carefully hangered. the paintwork retains an exceptional gloss, while the interior is beautifully presented and trim that reflects the level of care the aircraft has received. Features *Annual inspection completed May 2026 *Engine on condition *Bendix Mags *Madrid super tips *Exterior 9/10 *Interior 8.5/10 *SIDS - 2015 with new paint and interior *TOTAL AIRFRAME HOURS - 3938 *TOTAL ENGINE HOURS - 1426 SINCE OVERHAUL *TOTAL PROP HOURS - 1606 SINCE OVERHAUL *Log books/Maintenance Reports available Finding an aircraft of this vintage is a rare find. Whether you are looking for a family tourer or a long term investment of one of aviation's respected models this Skyhawk represents a rare opportunity. Serious enquiries only. Inspections are welcome and will not disappoint.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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

5th pct
$52k$369kThis aircraft · $52k

$52k · 5th percentile of 21 listings

Airframe time

33rd pct
1,60012,861This aircraft · 3,938

3,938 hours total (TTAF) · 33rd percentile of 21 listings

Engine time

60th pct
59,000This aircraft · 1,426

1,426 hours since overhaul · 60th 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

Year1960
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172 SKYHAWK
Serial Number47125
Registration #VH-CPC
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time3,938

Engine

Engine 1 Time1,426 SOH
Engine TBO2000
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul574

Props

Prop Time1606 SOH

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172 (not this specific airframe).

$21,238annual budget · 148 hrs/yr
$88variable cost / hour
$0.81cost per nm
8.0gph fuel burn
$68,587avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $85,500–$88,000

Performance & dimensions

Range420 nm
Cruise speed108 kts · 124 mph
Takeoff / landing950.0 / 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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