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Single-Engine Piston

1976 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$265,000
fyiEstimate $166,500–$170,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

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%
  • Airframe time +2,371 hr vs comps -4.7%
  • Engine time -1,001 hr vs comps +8.0%
  • Garmin GTN 750 (10% of comps) +9.7%
  • 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.

1976
6,394 hrs
N1137U ✈ Flight Tracking
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17266866
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★ 4.9 (128 Google reviews)
Foscap Air LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 172M SKYHAWK
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time6,394 hrs
Engine time480 SMOH
Avionics / GPSGarmin GTN 750
Avionics / Primary flight displayGARMIN GI 275
Garmin GPS Autopilot

Description

For Sale - 1976 Cessna 172M Skyhawk - Tail Number N1137U (LogBooks Available) An exceptional opportunity to own a classic and highly respected general aviation aircraft - N1137U, a 1976 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, ideally suited for training, cross country flying, recreational flying, or adding to an aircraft portfolio. Aircraft Highlights: Model: Cessna 172M Skyhawk Year of Manufacture: 1976 Registration: N1137U - current and valid FAA registration through 2030. Serial Number: 17266866 Category: Single engine, four seat, fixed wing piston aircraft Equipped with a Lycoming O 320 series engine - a workhorse platform known for durability and parts accessibility. Performance & Utility: The Cessna 172 is globally recognized as one of the most versatile and reliable light aircraft ever built, used widely for private ownership, flight training, touring, and utility missions. Stable, forgiving flight characteristics make it ideal for pilots of all experience levels. Whether you're adding to your hangar fleet, upgrading from a trainer aircraft, or seeking an affordable long term personal aircraft, N1137U is a solid choice with a classic pedigree and operational flexibility. AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT Garmin G3X Touch Integrated Flight Display Garmin GI 275 Electronic Standby Flight Instrument Garmin GTN 750-Series Touchscreen GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNC 255-Series NAV/COM Garmin Audio Panel Integrated Engine Information System Autopilot WAAS GPS Dual COM VOR / LOC / Glideslope Capability Moving Map / Terrain Display Dual USB Charging Ports Custom Instrument Panel

Recommended avionics upgrades

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.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna 172M SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172M SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.

Price

99th pct
$60k$265kThis aircraft · $265k

$265k · 99th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

90th pct
2,31616,957This aircraft · 6,394

6,394 hours total (TTAF) · 90th percentile of 10 listings

Engine time

10th pct
4803,679This aircraft · 480

480 hours since major overhaul · 10th 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

Year1976
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172M SKYHAWK
Serial Number17266866
Registration #N1137U
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time6,394

Engine

Engine 1 Time480 SMOH
Engine TBO2000

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172M Skyhawk

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

$18,458annual budget · 139 hrs/yr
$62variable cost / hour
$0.54cost per nm
8.0gph fuel burn
$159,369avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $166,500–$170,500

Performance & dimensions

Range435 nm
Cruise speed115 kts · 132 mph
Takeoff / landing865.0 / 520.0

About this plane

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

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Last flight

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