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1978 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK listings ($140,950), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -1,423 hr vs comps +2.8%
- Market supply: 17 for sale of 3139 FAA-registered +4.5%
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 / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| 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.
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
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK lands versus other CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
83rd pct$179k · 83rd percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
38th pct6,275 hours total (TTAF) · 38th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time
50th pct1,250 hours since major overhaul · 50th percentile of 12 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17270351 |
| Registration # | N738YW |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | DVT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,275 |
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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 |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Gross Weight Increase (2550lb) BRS Ballistic Parachute System BRS Shoulder Harnesses Factory Rudder Trim Tinted Sun Visors Concord Battery |
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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 |
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Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N738YW WB.pdf N738YW PLB.pdf N738YW ELB.pdf N738YW AFLB.pdf |
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