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1963 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($99,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -231 hr vs comps +0.5%
- Engine time -251 hr vs comps +2.0%
- ADS-B (55% of comps) +1.2%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172 SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,050 hrs |
| Engine time | 570 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Annual | September 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
40 gallons fuel capacity Small raised gas caps BAS inertia reel shoulder harnesses Horton STOL Kit Oversize Airglass nose wheel fork with 800 tire Oversize main tires 850x6 LED landing light 40 degree Manual flaps Soros air vents Vortex generators Polished spinner Brackett air filter Alternator conversion Remote airwolf poil filter on firewall Hibcaps Rear bench seat with individual split backs Skytech lightweight starter
Avionics
Narco CP 136 audio panel Narco MK 12D digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/com Narco Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator Narco MK 12D digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/com Narco /VOR/Localizer indicator Narco AT50A Transponder with Mode C King KR 85 ADF Clock timer Four place intercom Dual yoke mounted push-to-talk buttons ADSB tail beacon
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
76th pct$130k · 76th percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
38th pct4,050 hours total (TTAF) · 38th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time
50th pct570 hours since major overhaul · 50th 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 | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17249847 |
| Registration # | N2557Y |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | kpvf |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,050 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 945 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 570 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Narco CP 136 audio panel Narco MK 12D digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/com Narco Glide slope/VOR/Localizer indicator Narco MK 12D digital flip/flop 760 channel Nav/com Narco /VOR/Localizer indicator Narco AT50A Transponder with Mode C King KR 85 ADF Clock timer Four place intercom Dual yoke mounted push-to-talk buttons ADSB tail beacon |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: September 2027 |
|---|---|
| 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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