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1979 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings ($129,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +14,917 hr vs comps -20.0%
- Engine time -631 hr vs comps +5.1%
- No ADS-B (73% of comps have one) -1.9%
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 | 19,724 hrs |
| Engine time | 411.8 SMOH |
Description
This 1979 Cessna 172 is a sturdy, well-kept airframe, classic avionics setup and clean interior. Only 411.8 SMOH. This could be a great time builder or a great first airplane with low maintenance and low operating cost.
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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
9th pct$80k · 9th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
99th pct19,724 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
40th pct411 hours since major overhaul · 40th 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 19,724.2 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 411.8 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
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.
Range from base
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