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1980 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings ($159,900), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time +4,712 hr vs comps -9.4%
- Engine time -103 hr vs comps +0.8%
- No ADS-B (64% of comps have one) -1.7%
- Market supply: 11 for sale of 3138 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 | 10,987 hrs |
| Engine time | 628 SOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS430W |
| Annual | 10/23/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
TOTAL TIME: 10,987 hrs/TT with 1,220 hours remaining until Engine OH since March 2024 was last engine OH. 628 Hours/Since Engine OH. Prop OH Due: 758/Hours. Annual Completing: 10/23/2026. “Comes W/Fresh Annual!” Lycoming O-320-H2AD Engine provides 160 Horsepower. 2,000 Hours/Between Engine OH’s EQUIPMENT: Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel. Garmin GNC-255A Nav/Com. Garmin GTX-335 Transponder. Garmin GNS-430W GPS.
Avionics
Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel. Garmin GNC-255A Nav/Com. Garmin GTX-335 Transponder. Garmin GNS-430W GPS.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
82nd pct$170k · 82nd percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
92nd pct10,987 hours total (TTAF) · 92nd percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
45th pct628 hours since overhaul · 45th percentile of 11 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 | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17273776 |
| Registration # | N5386J |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KCXY |
Airframe
| Total Time | 10,987 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 628 SOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel. Garmin GNC-255A Nav/Com. Garmin GTX-335 Transponder. Garmin GNS-430W GPS. |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Completing: 10/23/2026. “Comes W/Fresh Annual!” |
|---|
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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Last flight
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