1970 CESSNA 172 SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 22 comparable Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings ($104,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Airframe time -2,268 hr vs comps +4.5%
- Engine time +1,218 hr vs comps -9.7%
- Garmin GTN 650 (14% of comps) +9.6%
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 | 2,500 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,500 SNEW |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
Description
Less than 2500 hrs TT
Avionics
New Garmin Avionics -Dual G5s -GTN 650 WGPS/NAV/COM -GMA 345 Audio Panel -GTX 345 Transponder
Recommended avionics upgrades
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.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna 172 SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172 SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
88th pct$175k · 88th percentile of 24 listings
Airframe time
30th pct2,500 hours total (TTAF) · 30th percentile of 23 listings
Engine time
99th pct2,500 hours since new · 99th percentile of 22 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 | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17259089 |
| Registration # | N7389G |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,500 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 2,500 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | New Garmin Avionics -Dual G5s -GTN 650 WGPS/NAV/COM -GMA 345 Audio Panel -GTX 345 Transponder |
|---|
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.
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Last flight
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