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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%
- Engine time +765 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 | 4,807 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,808.4 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
Description
Fresh Aircraft presents this AMAZING 172N with a 180hp upgrade, and a factory float kit currently set up for back country operations. The LOW TIME aircraft is loaded with a Garmin stack that makes operating in busy airspace a breeze. The paint could use a “touch up”. If you are looking for a basic IFR trainer, a back country toy or a float plane, you’ve found all three. Call today, this one won’t last! Documents: - N73917 Logbook 09022025.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045619953&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJNnzHWIPI3oaknLwnAM%2fEbjGRr20a6m8M3YIYOOFK%2bcIFet0HDma9SyEfRQLzNTG2E%3d - N73917 23July2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045619035&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJMmT1vg3EE8TrITfRLqchIGkPbMXiSV%2fOVHmk3f5Vf65wufcqEZQeQfkXxpuHLpHlw%3d - N73917_june.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045618993&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJP0JvLRCY3dRuzCZ86mHNEmvP4VhS1WUTbBMXWvndYofR1069Q9ZGC7vH9E4vyvh98%3d - N73917_april.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045618955&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJOEEWyWnJ%2bwCi6G8t%2bw0uSoIfLvA6NGu2I69Qfg575ncSU%2fEmh%2bX5NGhcY4JMV7NIU%3d - N73917_3.25.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11045618922&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=y8sON5c5fJPC%2fNn3n8WNI6U5qH4XWFZDZJtDOgjktt5%2f2nuEZgCDuHMFwKEuQLJjo6aS%2frDZZCY%3d - N73917 Prop Logs.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9012347306&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=eSWGwVtma6z9JsAxliKocz5UJv0y8%2bxOX%2f%2bGCFNnnU3Wnj6gyXFNFOtm0bjO8RxK4oCQ36REZkY%3d - N73917 Prop Logs.eml: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9012347233&p=&ext=.eml&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=eSWGwVtma6y0TVoQaldDrxDOSfNkXAm%2bsquqI2reVZFyulbzC0JO1FVH66og4vv9nNTS%2blwNTp8%3d - N73917 Engine Logs.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9012347141&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=eSWGwVtma6xi0YS%2bnUpfYPGi0N0Kp99vuAFPTyzea8d7M9k5asIKv%2bs7gYO41F6Sv5eg8i9hg8Q%3d - N73917 Airframe 2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9012347102&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=eSWGwVtma6zTejlShCbv64U43B7g2BzfeUqaaLus1tkhZeMNRKZNGUSH8qgmNCfbPBR9x2t0B7o%3d - N73917 Airframe 1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9012347096&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=eSWGwVtma6xU0o6CAxYIOhZCXXFEtx8kjRXSgcL6WACi%2bCSh53ZsXov4f%2fvHofuW6RE2OKMO38k%3d - N73917 Airframe & Engine W&B.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9012347076&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=eSWGwVtma6x02K%2b5OZEHICG20ino%2bXkhKM%2fbhQ9cx8iDTZx9eU7XjclcGzZ5iD%2fRH%2bOJ8jGLpBA%3d
Modifications
LED Nav/Strobe Lights LED Wingtip Lights Factory Float Kit 40 Gallons Fuel Back Country Nose Gear LED Landing Lights Hobbs Meter Bubble Windows Pilot & Co-Pilot Power Flow Exhaust
Avionics
Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel w/Bluetooth Garmin GNX 375 Nav GPS/Transponder w/ADSB In & Out Garmin GNC 255A Com 2 Garmin Aera 660 GPS VFR Only Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 HSI Flush Mount iPad Dual USB/USB-C Charging Ports Clock Dual Push-to-Talk
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 172N SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
64th pct$160k · 64th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
55th pct4,807 hours total (TTAF) · 55th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
90th pct1,808 hours since major overhaul · 90th 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17267744 |
| Registration # | N73917 |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,807.9 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A1A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,808.4 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 820.12 SNEW |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel w/Bluetooth Garmin GNX 375 Nav GPS/Transponder w/ADSB In & Out Garmin GNC 255A Com 2 Garmin Aera 660 GPS VFR Only Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 HSI Flush Mount iPad Dual USB/USB-C Charging Ports Clock Dual Push-to-Talk |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | LED Nav/Strobe Lights LED Wingtip Lights Factory Float Kit 40 Gallons Fuel Back Country Nose Gear LED Landing Lights Hobbs Meter Bubble Windows Pilot & Co-Pilot Power Flow Exhaust |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N73917 Logbook 09022025.pdf N73917 23July2026.pdf N73917_june.pdf N73917_april.pdf N73917_3.25.pdf N73917 Prop Logs.pdf N73917 Prop Logs.eml N73917 Engine Logs.pdf N73917 Airframe 2.pdf N73917 Airframe 1.pdf N73917 Airframe & Engine W&B.pdf |
|---|
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.
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Last flight
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