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1968 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
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%
- Airframe time +1,132 hr vs comps -2.3%
- Engine time +382 hr vs comps -1.1%
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 | 5,900 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,175 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GNX 375 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNC 215 |
Description
This 1968 Cessna 172-I (S/N #17257041) blends the timeless reliability of analog gauges with modern digital simplicity to present the ideal aircraft for training and light cross-country. Garmin 275s collect all flight and engine data into simple digital focal points while analog altimeter, airspeed, VSI and turn coordinator are retained for nostalgia and training. New, digital fuel senders with added heated AoA probe and full EGT sensor system. Healthy engine with solid compression results and 800+ hrs remaining under TBO; airframe/engine logs complete back to manufacture. New paint was applied in April 2025 following comprehensive strip and chemical etching. New seats, panel and interior were installed in summer 2025. Section 1: New equipment. - Garmin 275 ADI - Garmin 275 EIS system [+GEA24B, EGT/CHT/FF/Oil-- T/Oil-P/GPT sensor kit] - Garmin 275 HSI system [+GMU11] - Garmin GNX 375 GPS + TRANSPONDER - Garmin GNC 215 NAV + COMM1 - PS Engineering PAR200B COMM2 + intercom + markers - Garmin GI-260 angle of attack system [+GSU25C, GAP26 (heated)] - Garmin GI-106A nav indicator - Garmin GSB15 USB port - Garmin GA35 GPS/WAAS antenna - Rami AV-74 transponder antenna - CiES digital fuel senders Section 2: Powerplant. - 1974 Lycoming O-320-E2D (Serial #: L-22499-22A) - TSMO 1175 (TBO 2000) Section 3: Improvement. - Complete strip, chemical etch and repaint - NEW stainless steel hardware - NEW leather interior [seats + trim] - NEW nylon carpets - NEW seatbelts - NEW pilot seat tracks - NEW custom laser-cut metal panel - NEW Rosen sun visors - NEW RAM iPad mount - NEW Reiff engine preheater - NEW Whelan LED lights [taxi + landing]
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK lands versus other CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
96th pct$275k · 96th percentile of 25 listings
Airframe time
92nd pct5,900 hours total (TTAF) · 92nd percentile of 25 listings
Engine time
58th pct1,175 hours since major overhaul · 58th 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
| Year | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,900 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-22499-22A |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,175 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1974 |
| Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul | 825 |
| Engine Cycles | 1 |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2025 |
|---|
