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1978 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings ($129,900), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +1,468 hr vs comps -2.9%
- Engine time +207 hr vs comps -1.7%
- 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 | 6,275 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,250 SMOH |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 350 |
| Annual | Nov 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk Featuring an O-360 180hp Engine Upgrade and a BRS Ballistic Parachute. Equipped with a Garmin Digital Audio Panel, Garmin Radios, ADS-B In and Out, BRS Shoulder Harnesses, Gross Weight Increase, and More! Hangared. Documents: - N738YW WB.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021863891&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXrVO2LaewDx65ywhedRdTXGovTTYUpuzM5ezFaxuGmVUoowcwwql7fOxm%2b9Sn2bwdk%3d - N738YW PLB.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021863890&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXoRY4g8vdG%2b%2b87cfXSidZCZ30r3HPQTXYDqU7CElQMtkjl1TLabHGGL4FxpqZDT%2b9k%3d - N738YW ELB.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021863888&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXr%2bI4%2fW2L3neY%2bwBlg%2fzw638K3BMswW3WkLcUAlmh%2bXdrJjo5Ka60yzvCBr5MZ8CdU%3d - N738YW AFLB.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11021863856&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=DVZ86VuoBXrdhexgWQ%2fpsG7tcg%2bUOJqx7e0rEEWOYrh8eFTzI3TjHj8kYQZpMrU7l522wrI3PAw%3d
Modifications
Gross Weight Increase (2550lb) BRS Ballistic Parachute System BRS Shoulder Harnesses Factory Rudder Trim Tinted Sun Visors Concord Battery
Avionics
Garmin GMA 350 Digital Audio Panel Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com Radio Garmin GTR 200B Com Radio Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Davtron Chronometer Artex 406 ELT
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
82nd pct$169k · 82nd percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
64th pct6,275 hours total (TTAF) · 64th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
60th pct1,250 hours since major overhaul · 60th 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17270351 |
| Registration # | N738YW |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | DVT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,275 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,250 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA 350 Digital Audio Panel Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com Radio Garmin GTR 200B Com Radio Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Davtron Chronometer Artex 406 ELT |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Gross Weight Increase (2550lb) BRS Ballistic Parachute System BRS Shoulder Harnesses Factory Rudder Trim Tinted Sun Visors Concord Battery |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Logbooks start in 1994 Annual Due Nov 2026 ELT Due Nov 2026 Aircraft Located at Deer Valley Municipal, AZ (KDVT) *Specifications Subject to Buyer Verification |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N738YW WB.pdf N738YW PLB.pdf N738YW ELB.pdf N738YW AFLB.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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