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1980 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 12 comparable Cessna 172N SKYHAWK listings ($148,450), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.8%
- Airframe time -2,086 hr vs comps +4.2%
- Engine time -220 hr vs comps +1.8%
- Autopilot (8% of comps) +1.7%
- ADS-B (75% of comps) +0.7%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172N SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,961 hrs |
| Engine time | 685 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 335 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Garmin GMC 507, GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA 340 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNC 355 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Well-equipped 1980 Cessna 172N Skyhawk with 2,961 hours total time, 685 hours SMOH, and 678 hours on the propeller. C-GGFE features a modern Garmin IFR panel with dual G5s, GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM, GNC 255A NAV/COM, and a Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot. The Garmin panel provides a strong setup for IFR and cross-country flying, with VOR/LOC/ILS capability, ADS-B Out, and an integrated digital autopilot. Annual inspection was completed May 16, 2026. Paint is approximately 7/10. A low-time 172N with a well-upgraded IFR panel, current annual, and a mid-time engine.
Modifications
The aircraft has been extensively upgraded with a modern Garmin IFR avionics suite and digital autopilot, significantly enhancing its capability for instrument and cross-country operations.
Avionics
The Garmin panel provides a capable IFR platform with dual G5 flight instruments, a GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM, GNC 255A NAV/COM, GFC 500 digital autopilot and GTX 335 Mode S transponder with ADS-B Out. Additional Garmin equipment includes the GMC 507 autopilot controller, GMA 340 audio panel, GMU 11 magnetometer, GAD 29B interface and GAE 12 altitude encoder.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
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
67th pct$165k · 67th percentile of 12 listings
Airframe time
25th pct2,961 hours total (TTAF) · 25th percentile of 12 listings
Engine time
18th pct685 hours since major overhaul · 18th 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 | 17273926 |
| Registration # | C-GGFE |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,961 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-H2AD |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 685 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 678 |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| Primary Flight Display 2 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNC355 |
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | The Garmin panel provides a capable IFR platform with dual G5 flight instruments, a GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM, GNC 255A NAV/COM, GFC 500 digital autopilot and GTX 335 Mode S transponder with ADS-B Out. Additional Garmin equipment includes the GMC 507 autopilot controller, GMA 340 audio panel, GMU 11 magnetometer, GAD 29B interface and GAE 12 altitude encoder. |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | The aircraft has been extensively upgraded with a modern Garmin IFR avionics suite and digital autopilot, significantly enhancing its capability for instrument and cross-country operations. |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual inspection completed May 16, 2026. |
|---|
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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