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1981 CESSNA 152 SPARROWHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 659 comparable CESSNA Single-Engine Piston listings ($229,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time -708 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Market supply: 13 for sale of 1635 FAA-registered +4.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 152 SPARROWHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,971 hrs |
| Engine time | 809 SMOH |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description PRICE REDUCED. For sale. 1981 Cessna 152 Sparrowhawk conversion 125HP. Complete original logbooks in hand and uploaded to this AD. This Aircraft was meticulously restored in from the early 90's through April of 2000 and flown regularly since. It has since flown 1059.4 hrs. This aircraft is loaded with great options including Long Range Fuel tanks, 125HP Sparrowhawk conversion, Sensenich propeller, Wing tips with integrated landing lights with pulse functions. Very clean paint and interior, Cleveland wheels and brakes. Split nose bowl, and many More. FRESH TOP END. Photos taken of the bottom end during the bottom end to show there was no rust on the cam, rod, crank or any other areas of the bottom end. Upgraded to solid steel push rod tubes. This aircraft is turnkey and sure to turn heads any ware you take it. Owner is selling because of age. This aircraft is being listed by Ben's Motorworks In Fullerton Ca at KFUL and is available to show Monday through Friday 630 am -330pm. Arrangements can be made for after that. Flight tests only after deposit. in 02-1985 The aircraft had a bad landing and ended up contacting a snow bank in Elmendorf Alaska. The aircraft was disassembled and put into indoor storage until the late 90's The aircraft was then restored and flew again 04-2000. The aircraft required wing skin repairs and re skinning of some of the tail surfaces. The aircraft has flown almost 800hrs without any restoration related issues. This aircraft was meticulously restored between the late 90's and finished 04-2000. This aircraft is equipped with factory long range fuel tanks. Fresh annual 05-07-2026. New tachometer with numbers rolled to match total time, New Carb heat cable 03-2025 New fuel vent and McFarlane upgraded fuel vent hose 02-2024 LH leading edge and out board rib replaced because of dent in the leading edge. Paint touched up. Alternator and regulator and Vacuum pump 2022-2023 Rudder stop kit SK152-25A 02-2028 The following work done during restoration. Unleaded fuel STC, New windshield, Split nose bowl, lighted wing tips with pulse light system, New Baffeling, Heated oil pan, Fire wall forward new wiring, Landing and taxie lights in the leading edge, Fresh air vent system overhauled, EI Amp Meter, NEw exterior plastics, Cleveland wheel and breaks, New steering boots. Many more upgrades.
Modifications
Engine was overhauled 01-01-1991, Put into service 04-01-2000. Sparrow Hawk Conversion 125 Horsepower 03-30-04 The engine has 809.2 hrs since major overhaul and 35.23 hrs since top overhaul. New Vacuum pump 12-2022, New alternator and regulator 01-2023, New Carburetor, Oil pan reseal with new intake metal tubes and rubber couplings, Steel push rods installed 03-2025. New Superior cylinders with high compression pistons installed 08-2025 Prop new Sensenich 72CKS-0-56 N K6605 04-2000. Re-pitched 06-2024 from 55" to 56"
Avionics
U Avionix Tail beacon installed 10-7-2022 Narco CP136 Audio Panel Garmin GPS250XL NAV COM King KT76A Transponder. ACK A-30 Blind Encoder Done and Margolin 121.5 ELT. ELT battery replacement and VFR pitot stat is being performed this month and will be completed prior to the sale.
