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1972 CESSNA 172L SKYHAWK SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 321 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($179,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -4 vs comparable listings -6.0%
- Airframe time +1,203 hr vs comps -2.4%
- Engine time +736 hr vs comps -5.9%
- ADS-B (54% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 858 FAA-registered +4.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172L SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,515 hrs |
| Engine time | 1567 SMOH |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | GARMIN GNC-355, King KX 155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 1567 hrs
Propeller
- Time since prop overhaul
- 2176.7 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description Cessna Skyhawk 172-L 180HP Complex Prop (Penn Yan Conversion) Engine: Lycoming O-360-A1A Last Inspection was Annual: 2/12/26 Total Time Airframe: 5515 SMOH: 1567 SPOH: 2176.7 Flight Rules: IFR Condition: Used Personal Aircraft (owned since 2019) New additions: New Battery, 24 month Pitot Static Check (IFR Current), fresh from 50 hour oil change (new quick drain added), mags rebuilt/serviced. Avionics: Dual Garmin G5s, Garmin GNC 355, BendixKing KX-155, Narco AT150 Transponder, Skybeakon (ADSB out). Remarks: Complete Logs (organized). Price is negotiable and can include: Aircraft Specific Instruction/Currency/Proficiency (Im a Current CFI-I), maintenance equipment, headsets, etc. Specifications/Descriptions are provided as introductory information only. Please contact seller directly for additional details. Remarks: Complete Logs (organized). Specifications/Descriptions are provided as introductory information only. Please contact seller directly for additional details. Cessna 172L Last Inspection was Annual: 2/12/26 Total Time Airframe: 5515
Modifications
Cessna Skyhawk 172-L 180HP Complex Prop Engine: Lycoming O-360-A1A SMOH: 1567 Prop: Hartzell HC-C2YK 1BF SPOH: 2176.7
Avionics
Avionics: Dual Garmin G5s, Garmin GNC 355, BendixKing KX-155, Narco AT150 Transponder, Skybeakon (ADSB out).
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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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172L Skyhawk
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172L Skyhawk (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 417 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 115 kts · 132 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 865.0 / 520.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172L Skyhawk seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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