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Single-Engine Piston

1962 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK

$150,000 fyiEstimate $122,000–$125,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 25 comparable CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK listings ($115,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
  • Engine time -769 hr vs comps +2.3%
  • Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
  • Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
  • Market supply: 2 for sale of 471 FAA-registered +4.6%

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

1962
4,768 hrs
N2414Y
CONTINENTAL O300A
1
MCCAULEY
1H8
Brian Wright
📍 Casey, Illinois
High Flight LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time4,768 hrs
Engine time24.1 SMOH
Prop blades2
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 325
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

IFR capable. Upgraded 6 pack. Garmin 430W Nav/Com. STEC 30 Autopilot. Garmin GTX 325 Transponder. Narco MK120 radio, Com 2. Garmin GMA 245 Audio Panel. Set up for Aerial Photography with a back window that can pop out and a peephole in the floor (See pictures). Powered by a freshly overhauled Continental O-300A engine, it offers dependable performance and economical operation for years to come. Whether you’re a student pilot building time or an experienced pilot looking for a fun, fuel-efficient puddle jumper, this airplane checks all the boxes and is ready to spoil its next owner.

Modifications

Set up for Aerial Photography with a pop-out back window and a floor peephole.

Avionics

Garmin 430W Nav/Com, Narco MK120 Com 2, Garmin GMA 245 Audio Panel.

How this aircraft compares

Where this CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK lands versus other CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.

Price

80th pct
$57k$525kThis aircraft · $150k

$150k · 80th percentile of 25 listings

Airframe time

52nd pct
2766,310This aircraft · 4,768

4,768 hours total (TTAF) · 52nd percentile of 25 listings

Engine time

21st pct
42,121This aircraft · 24

24 hours since major overhaul · 21st percentile of 24 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

Year1962
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172 SKYHAWK
ConditionUsed
Registration #N2414Y
FlightRulesIFR
Based at1H8

Airframe

Total Time4,768.8
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL O300A
Engine Horsepower145 HP
Engine 1 Time24.1 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2025

Props

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Time24.1 SNEW
Number of Blades2

Avionics

Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX325
WAASYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin 430W Nav/Com, Narco MK120 Com 2, Garmin GMA 245 Audio Panel.

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentSet up for Aerial Photography with a pop-out back window and a floor peephole.

Interior

Year Interior2001

Exterior

Year Painted2001

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusLast Annual: 06/2026
AirworthyYes