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1976 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna 172M SKYHAWK listings ($124,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +7,907 hr vs comps -15.8%
- Engine time +1,099 hr vs comps -8.8%
- ADS-B (27% of comps) +1.9%
- Market supply: 9 for sale of 3581 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 172M SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 14,372 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,420 SMOH |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Total time
- 14,372 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
1976 172M, flies regularly, equipped with Garming 480 Nav/Com, ADSB in and out, Garmin Area GPS (mounted), Skylight windows (no leaks), Intertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses, Wheel pants available (not installed), Full window covers and plugs, always kept under roof. August 2026 annual. Complression 70,78,76,75. Interior 4/10, exterior 6/10. Only selling it because we dont fly it enoough anymore to justify keeping it. TT 14,372; ESMOH 2,420; PTSMOH 1,339 Documents: - EVMJ4961.JPG: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11039091369&p=&ext=.JPG&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=WxPxwcX4jl15BYlZJgi5mwWRHnxraCkDObs57%2fBSFMNhpjlnjmrN4BAKlFUyIUMjXuCFpMbrGIw%3d - XBNE0478.JPG: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11039091198&p=&ext=.JPG&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=WxPxwcX4jl0ucjoMDFSfuplzvG25EuaSHt7CNmQy%2fNk0Gw1HKGUG8jF%2bQgIudO2MZaHde2WtEjo%3d - WOKM0862.JPG: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11039091086&p=&ext=.JPG&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=WxPxwcX4jl1f6iU%2foVy8H5yubuYr9%2fLjP1WF8scdV1oMi9Ue2Onr8OQaTH3oWH%2bqXHT4nV27zyc%3d
Avionics
Garmin 480 Nav/Com ADS-B In & Out Garmin Aera GPS, mounted Skylight windows — no leaks Inertia reel shoulder harnesses Wheel pants available, not installed Full window covers and plugs
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 ›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 172M SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172M SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
20th pct$99k · 20th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
99th pct14,372 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
91st pct2,420 hours since major overhaul · 91st percentile of 11 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Documents
General
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M SKYHAWK |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N172EM |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 14,372 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 2,420 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 1339 SMOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 480 Nav/Com ADS-B In & Out Garmin Aera GPS, mounted Skylight windows — no leaks Inertia reel shoulder harnesses Wheel pants available, not installed Full window covers and plugs |
|---|
Service Logs
| Aircraft | EVMJ4961.JPG |
|---|---|
| Propeller | XBNE0478.JPG |
| Engine | WOKM0862.JPG |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172M Skyhawk
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172M Skyhawk (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 435 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 172M Skyhawk seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N172EM. More flight tracking ›
