1980 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%
- Airframe time -1,658 hr vs comps +3.3%
- Engine time -207 hr vs comps +1.7%
- 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 | 3,149 hrs |
| Engine time | 835.5 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX327 |
| Annual | July 2025 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Pristine 1980 Cessna 172N Low Airframe hours. 3149.9 hrs. Lycoming O-320-H2AD 835.5 hrs. SMOH McCauley Propeller- 835.5 hours. Basic Panel with Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Apollo GX55 GPS Power Flow Exhaust Rosen Visors Sky-Tec Flyweight Starter Tanis Heater Current owner since 1992. Always hangered. Exterior paint 1990. 8/10 condition Interior refurbished with Vantage Plane plastics. 8/10 condition Complete logs since new. Annual inspection completed July 2025.
Modifications
Power Flow Exhaust Rosen Visors Sky-Tec Flyweight Starter Tanis Heater
Avionics
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Apollo GX55 GPS New 406 ELT March 2026
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 ›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
45th pct$125k · 45th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
36th pct3,149 hours total (TTAF) · 36th percentile of 11 listings
Engine time
50th pct835 hours since major overhaul · 50th 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 | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17274001 |
| Registration # | C-GMRR |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,149.9 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,400 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,503 lb |
| Useful Load | 897 lb |
| STOL | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-H2AD |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 835.5 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2002 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1C160/DTM7557M1 |
| Prop Time | 835.5 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTX 327 Transponder Apollo GX55 GPS New 406 ELT March 2026 |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | Power Flow Exhaust Rosen Visors Sky-Tec Flyweight Starter Tanis Heater |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1990 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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