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1969 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($99,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +4 vs comparable listings +6.0%
- Engine time +976 hr vs comps -7.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (21% of comps) +3.7%
- Garmin G500 (5% of comps) +13.2%
- Autopilot (16% of comps) +1.5%
- ADS-B (53% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 5 for sale of 1029 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 | 4,157 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,100 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Annual | July 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
40 gallons fuel capacity Small raised gas caps Rosen visors BAS Inertia reel shoulder harnesses New Tires Door Stewards Horizotal stabilizer abrasion boots Refuelling steps and handles Brackett air filter Polished spinner
Avionics
Garmin 345 Audio Panel Garmin G500 PFD/MFD Garmin G5 HSI Garmin G5 AI Garmin 430 WAAS Color IFR moving map GPS/Com Garmin 225a digital Flip/flop Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADSB in and out Garmin GFC 500 autopilot (Fully coupled) Elactric trim CGR-30P Color graphic engine management system 406 ELT with remote arming panel
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
81st pct$136k · 81st percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
48th pct4,157 hours total (TTAF) · 48th percentile of 21 listings
Engine time
85th pct2,100 hours since major overhaul · 85th 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 | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17257268 |
| Registration # | N46437 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,157 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 850 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 2,100 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 345 Audio Panel Garmin G500 PFD/MFD Garmin G5 HSI Garmin G5 AI Garmin 430 WAAS Color IFR moving map GPS/Com Garmin 225a digital Flip/flop Nav/Com Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADSB in and out Garmin GFC 500 autopilot (Fully coupled) Elactric trim CGR-30P Color graphic engine management system 406 ELT with remote arming panel |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due: July 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
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N46437. More flight tracking ›
