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Single-Engine Piston

1972 CESSNA 172L SKYHAWK

🕒 Listed 4 weeks ago
$134,900
fyiEstimate $175,000–$179,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

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 -435 hr vs comps +0.9%
  • Engine time -752 hr vs comps +6.0%
  • No ADS-B (54% of comps have one) -1.4%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1972
3,877 hrs
C-FIIN ✈ Flight Tracking
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172-60406
LYCOMING O-320-E2D
1
SENSENICH 74DM7S14-0-58
WATERLOO Wellington Airport (CYKF)
★ 4.0 (4 Google reviews)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 172L SKYHAWK
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,877 hrs
Engine time78.9 SMOH
Prop blades2
Avionics / Primary flight displayASPEN EFD1000
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGarmin GNS430W

Description

Documents: - C-FIIN Recent Logs(1).pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11050730758&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=fpJ%2b91ETm1xzWxZhaTuL7I4SQdKUmzTEO%2bvm5btoaul96PCKEVpt0aez4C2z0QFfmfdro5i3yNo%3d - C-FIIN Recent Logs October 1, 2019 to September 5, 2025.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11048102144&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=wWUOc1MNME4BHe2nN4l5m7mDFc6ZRdiktpX7yyYkL0InIKudq%2f56R3t9sLsLLQ0234sgNqdvYcc%3d - CFIIN Weight and Balance info.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046359178&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R1yFYhl2w3wNsSfBaGi401lYIMeFvyCZ%2fxzKFK4zgWFMRowAzbWYKg%2bfpp9o2CK3UA%3d - CFIIN Equipment list.xlsx: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046359136&p=&ext=.xlsx&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R1pD5IZaVyUe676n3iVQMrYylALawBNNkes4IDpDdZfI4MN8y6rLph8Iy0X8t2Lpv4%3d - CFIIN Journey Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046357395&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R04IBgqJcP5xM%2fZ%2b9oXMviOBvnILL9YVJgFgAtEnTnXamlN%2b4P95iTyQVqQOT3LrD8%3d - Stratus Transponder Pilot Guide.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046356432&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2LSLTDC6BWEexg3X6L5VDRuhrQUB8jnINZ%2b6VukTh6cjYl9tQgpQ4my8q3wqkOwvo%3d - Sensenich Propeller Flight Manual Supplement.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350235&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2xz%2fcMBUpq5lD9x6HNPDHzG%2bwYY%2b4M4NJ4fsKb2GxcFi1coS64Pe7JzbHlcRM1Drg%3d - Garmin GNS430W Pilot Guide.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350231&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2EfTjRfNkNLxhfd90aj8Zjh%2bRtzici2%2beyTQeXNJvA2imZFizogW5DJSWOHBdkA1Q%3d - EI SR-8A Engine analyzer Quick Reference Guide.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350169&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R10%2bcyDWtfbppzFZ2vAvMvCG%2fZ8ZNDi58hrQ90iU2t2UZWB1A5rHOUtVbEh5edchK0%3d - EI SR-8A Engine analyzer Installation and Operating guide.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350163&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R3ElML94Bcm2mylardunU5uolHvc68MC%2fBqJerMxdH1IYDYjiqtfbCsJ%2fPZ7RhkxCs%3d - C172L - Pilot Operating Handbook - 172-60406.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350159&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2Uf08DLvtFO3Mo8N4mijBDVx2wtud25Wb6BvoYUbz7h5g469rTvKf501OuPXBaSgw%3d - Audio Panel Pilot Guide .pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350126&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R1ao0%2bz10XzkE1ywib3rUTEhBYaSg6lPRZrb4GRPxzoQX5koGf9KZAEmTaFShnpcZo%3d - Aspen EFD1000 Pilot guide.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046350121&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2r6JjwHMc6QsRN%2famv9sqjwEPxQWn2fBF3muOD%2bDH1saXnpY85B03ALsjIAnmf1YY%3d - C-FIIN Tech Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046349751&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2tRcvdcTTxvcH0o%2b7blfm7DoirCGcCn13R2Q%2fzJvmsIfK9HJl7kk3kyVGccxg5wOw%3d - CFIIN Mods log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046349554&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R3EvUI4jUT558htSQu1r%2bWkpvySHFEJi04wCpgVHMMO5N5GciS9FV%2fY%2brk7BDYtKqg%3d - CFIIN Mods log 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046349473&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R2ZzBp041ui2wajnn8Um87wlIzzFOA7CXsjwuKT2t7KxBPoG9dJxOLU0AU2WcfmpN4%3d - C-FIIN Installations and Modifications #1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046349387&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R0v9xFl313Un%2fbc9tnbj0uU%2fXMcxsJePHvUgUl1DRtpGrXm6pdh7cOBhyPpSdRudPo%3d - C-FIIN Airframe Log #2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046349259&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R39zrdSodMvQ%2bT%2bBhdo7YIjssew67JQTXCgEcxkXlkCFsV3gecTu2SA9d0LhPHR2Ac%3d - CFIIN Due List.xlsx: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11046347897&p=&ext=.xlsx&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=q1rHRNmW6R29S9BzaCMeuIez7MdHD0yNcKXUC2697bxtH9xTrggYhCDwJmbPqSD0vtRD%2fu1hDAU%3d

Modifications

New Prop August 28, 2020 Artex 345 ELT Whelen model 70509 Auxiliary Pilot Seat Stp[ NAT AA30 Intercom Aero Flash Wing Tip Strobe System

Avionics

Aspen EFD1000 Narco AT50 Transponder Narco AR850 Blind Encoder Narco MK12D NAV/COM

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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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Documents

General

Year1972
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172L SKYHAWK
Serial Number172-60406
Registration #C-FIIN
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atWaterloo Wellington Airport (CYKF)

Airframe

Total Time3,877.8
Max Takeoff Weight2,300 lb
Basic Empty Weight1,452 lb
Useful Load848 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume12.68 gal

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-E2D
Engine Serial NumberL-29725-27A
Engine Horsepower150 HP
Engine 1 Time78.9 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2021

Props

Prop ManufacturerSENSENICH
Prop Model74DM7S14-0-58
Prop Time78.9 SNEW
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAspen EFD1000 Narco AT50 Transponder Narco AR850 Blind Encoder Narco MK12D NAV/COM

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentNew Prop August 28, 2020 Artex 345 ELT Whelen model 70509 Auxiliary Pilot Seat Stp[ NAT AA30 Intercom Aero Flash Wing Tip Strobe System

Service Logs

MiscellaneousC-FIIN Recent Logs(1).pdf C-FIIN Recent Logs October 1, 2019 to September 5, 2025.pdf CFIIN Weight and Balance info.pdf CFIIN Equipment list.xlsx CFIIN Journey Log.pdf Stratus Transponder Pilot Guide.pdf Sensenich Propeller Flight Manual Supplement.pdf Garmin GNS430W Pilot Guide.pdf EI SR-8A Engine analyzer Quick Reference Guide.pdf EI SR-8A Engine analyzer Installation and Operating guide.pdf C172L - Pilot Operating Handbook - 172-60406.pdf Audio Panel Pilot Guide .pdf Aspen EFD1000 Pilot guide.pdf C-FIIN Tech Log.pdf CFIIN Mods log.pdf CFIIN Mods log 2.pdf C-FIIN Installations and Modifications #1.pdf C-FIIN Airframe Log #2.pdf CFIIN Due List.xlsx

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172L Skyhawk

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172L Skyhawk (not this specific airframe).

$19,823annual budget · 139 hrs/yr
$75variable cost / hour
$0.65cost per nm
8.0gph fuel burn
$141,385avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $175,000–$179,500

Performance & dimensions

Range417 nm
Cruise speed115 kts · 132 mph
Takeoff / landing865.0 / 520.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172L Skyhawk seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Last flight

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