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1976 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Cessna 172M SKYHAWK listings ($138,818), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Engine time -90 hr vs comps +0.7%
- Modern GPS navigator (20% of comps) +3.8%
- Autopilot (40% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 7 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 | 4,045 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,391 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec |
Description
Hiller Aviation Consulting is pleased to offer this 1976 Cessna 172M, with a 160 horsepower STC conversion, Power Flow tuned exhaust, WAAS-equipped Garmin navigator, and S-Tec autopilot with altitude hold — a Skyhawk with real performance gains over a stock M-model and a long, continuous maintenance history. DISCLAIMER Seller and Agent provide this information to assist the buyer's evaluation; errors and omissions may occur. All specifications, times and equipment are subject to verification by the buyer and to change without notice. Aircraft is subject to prior sale, lease or withdrawal from market. Buyer is encouraged to conduct an independent pre-purchase inspection and records review.
Avionics
AVIONICS Garmin GNS 430W WAAS nav/com/GPS Garmin GI 106A course deviation indicator Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder S-Tec System 30 autopilot with altitude hold JPI engine analyzer with fuel flow Bendix/King KX 165 nav/com Bendix/King KX 155 nav/com Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel Bendix/King KN 62A DME Trans-Cal SSD120-30N altitude encoder Sigtronics SAS 404 intercom
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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.
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
60th pct$140k · 60th percentile of 10 listings
Airframe time
60th pct4,045 hours total (TTAF) · 60th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time
50th pct1,391 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 10 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 | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172M SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17267324 |
| Registration # | N73197 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,045 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,391 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | AVIONICS Garmin GNS 430W WAAS nav/com/GPS Garmin GI 106A course deviation indicator Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder S-Tec System 30 autopilot with altitude hold JPI engine analyzer with fuel flow Bendix/King KX 165 nav/com Bendix/King KX 155 nav/com Bendix/King KMA 24 audio panel Bendix/King KN 62A DME Trans-Cal SSD120-30N altitude encoder Sigtronics SAS 404 intercom |
|---|
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.
Previous listing for N73197
1976 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK
- Then asking
- $140k
- Airframe
- 4,045 hrs
Range from base
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Last flight
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