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1966 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($99,250), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -1,438 hr vs comps +2.9%
- Engine time +662 hr vs comps -5.3%
- No ADS-B (55% of comps have one) -1.4%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 781 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 | 2,843 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,483 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Annual | April 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Solid 172 with low total time. Dual GNS WAAS GPSs, a 430W and 530W. Complete logs, no damage history. Interior and paint 6/10. Perfect trainer. Documents: - PXL_20260926_212742480.jpg: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047063240&p=&ext=.jpg&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9SSzCiBVqDaGU%2fbfkrl7occPxGjdeq9CrSi3UC9chnMcqXn4zvgb%2f%2fHJbwiD%2fnImUg%3d
Avionics
Audio panel Garmin GMA 340
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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
62nd pct$109k · 62nd percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
24th pct2,843 hours total (TTAF) · 24th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time
65th pct1,483 hours since major overhaul · 65th 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 | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N1661F |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | U56 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,843 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,300 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,350 lb |
| Useful Load | 950 lb |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 40 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 145 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,483 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430W |
|---|---|
| GPS 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS530W |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX330 |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Audio panel Garmin GMA 340 |
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Passenger |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Done April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Aircraft | PXL_20260926_212742480.jpg |
|---|
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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