1973 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK listings ($127,250), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -2.2%
- Airframe time -2,061 hr vs comps +4.1%
- Engine time +578 hr vs comps -1.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 17 for sale of 3581 FAA-registered +4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,333 hrs |
| Engine time | 1496 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Well maintained 1973 Cessna 172M for sale. Many updates and upgrades. WAAS enabled GPS, IFR certified for LPV approaches. ADSB in/out with BT connectivity to your tablet/iPad. Not a flight school plane, owned for personal use. Well maintained Cessna 172M for sale. Not an flight school aircraft. Owned by current owner since 2015, hangared Overhauled alternator Sky-Tec starter Concord 25XC battery ELT inspection, batteries replaced New nose wheel tire and tube New turn coordinator Articulating pilot & copilot seats Dynamics Propellers Induction air inlet and filter Petersen Aviation Autofuel STC 4 point Hooker harness seatbelts Powerflow exhaust system with Maple Leaf Exhaust fairing Challenger air filter Overhauled carburetor Rebuilt carburetor airbox Reiff engine preheater LED landing light LED interior lights Halogen wingtip lights Hand tow bar All Log Books Complete and in Good Condition. (Logs Available in Electronic Format Upon Request.) Clear title, no liens. TT 4333 All Log Books Complete and in Good Condition. (Logs Available in Electronic Format Upon Request.) 42 Gal capacity / 38 usable Useful load: 811lbs, 831lbs with rear seat removed Last annual inspection 11/2025
Modifications
Lycoming O-320-E2D TSMO 1496 2000hr TBO Compression last annual: 1-80, 2-79, 3-76, 4-79 Overhauled alternator Sky-Tec starter Challenger air filter Overhauled carburetor, rebuilt carburetor airbox Powerflow exhaust system with Maple Leaf Exhaust fairing Dynamics Propellers Induction air inlet
Avionics
Garmin 430W Com/Nav/WAAS/GPS with updated databases TKM MX300 Com/Nav GA-35 WAAS antenna GI-106A CDI Garmin GTX-330ES Transponder for ADSB out SAES-35 Altitude Encoder Garmin GDL-39 Datalink for ADSB in w/Bluetooth connectivity PS PMA6000 audio panel Insight GEM602-4 engine monitor Standard Power Outlet charging port Alternate static port Last Pitot/Static/Transponder check: 5/15/2025
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK lands versus other CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
50th pct$125k · 50th percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
29th pct4,333 hours total (TTAF) · 29th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
64th pct1,496 hours since major overhaul · 64th percentile of 14 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.