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1976 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings ($129,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time -1,089 hr vs comps +2.2%
- Engine time +763 hr vs comps -6.1%
- ADS-B (73% of comps) +0.7%
- Market supply: 10 for sale of 3139 FAA-registered +4.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172N SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,718 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,806 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
Description
This rare and highly capable 1976 Cessna 172N taildragger conversion combines Skyhawk reliability with true off-airport versatility. Its conventional landing gear configuration provides increased ground clearance and expands access to rough strips and unimproved runways. Extended-range fuel capability supports longer cross-country legs and remote operations. The aircraft offers a distinctive combination of short-field utility, familiar handling, and expanded mission capability.
Modifications
• Flint Aero tanks • Turtle-Pac long-range tank • Ammeter • Airspeed indicator • Attitude indicator • Altimeter • Dual VOR indicators • Turn coordinator • Heading indicator • Vertical speed indicator • Fuel gauges • New compass • Engine instruments: RPM, oil pressure, oil temperature, engine temperature, and cylinder head temperature • Ralph Bolen tailwheel conversion with titanium leaf springs and aluminum doublers • Tail pull • Flap deflectors • Horton stall fences • Micro vortex generator kit • Five-inch bush tires • BAS harnesses • AeroStop seat locks • Extended baggage compartment • Extended-range fuel tank • New glareshield with integrated LED map lighting • New landing light • New fiberglass pilot and copilot kick panels • Door Stewards • SKYBOLT cowling hardware
Avionics
• Garmin GTX 335 transponder with ADS-B • Dual TKM MX-300 NAV/COM units with VOR and glideslope indicators • Four-place intercom
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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 172N SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
18th pct$120k · 18th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
45th pct3,718 hours total (TTAF) · 45th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
80th pct1,806 hours since major overhaul · 80th 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 | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17267867 |
| Registration # | N833CB |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KMYF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,718.6 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,806 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • Garmin GTX 335 transponder with ADS-B • Dual TKM MX-300 NAV/COM units with VOR and glideslope indicators • Four-place intercom |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | • Ammeter • Airspeed indicator • Attitude indicator • Altimeter • Dual VOR indicators • Turn coordinator • Heading indicator • Vertical speed indicator • Fuel gauges • New compass • Engine instruments: RPM, oil pressure, oil temperature, engine temperature, and cylinder head temperature • Ralph Bolen tailwheel conversion with titanium leaf springs and aluminum doublers • Tail pull • Flap deflectors • Horton stall fences • Micro vortex generator kit • Five-inch bush tires • BAS harnesses • AeroStop seat locks • Extended baggage compartment • Extended-range fuel tank • New glareshield with integrated LED map lighting • New landing light • New fiberglass pilot and copilot kick panels • Door Stewards • SKYBOLT cowling hardware |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | • Flint Aero tanks • Turtle-Pac long-range tank |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | The tailwheel separated during a landing following a leaf-spring failure. The tailwheel was replaced, and the assembly was upgraded with titanium leaf springs. |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 420 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 108 kts · 124 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 600.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Previous listing for N833CB
1976 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
- Then asking
- $120k
- Airframe
- 3,718 hrs
Range from base
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Last flight
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