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1981 CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 8 comparable CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK listings ($185,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +8,027 hr vs comps -16.1%
- Engine time -122 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 1112 FAA-registered +4.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 15,425 hrs |
| Engine time | 425 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345, Garmin GTX 327 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description ~425 SMOH (2025) ~425 New Prop Annual Completed June 2026. This 1981 Cessna 172P is a ready to go flight school plane or time builder with tons of time and money put into it to ensure it is 100% mechanically sound. Qualifies as Light Sport Aircraft under FAA MOSIAC! Over $125,000 and 9 months was spent in mechanical fixes and upgrades within the last 20 months. in the last 12 months it has flown between 20 and 60 hours per month. Annual inspection just completed (July 2026). N54296 1981 Cessna 172P TT ~ 15425 Lycoming O-320 D2J SMOH ~425 (Overhauled by Central Cylinder - January 2025) [2000 Recommended TBO] Propeller Since New ~425 All New Cables & Pulleys (Control Surfaces) New PMA 6000 Audio Panel and New Headphone Jacks New Mags & New Starter New Cleveland Wheels/Bakes New Windshield New Comm Switching box All Maintenance Records/Logs Since New Small Hail Damage No Corrosion Door Stewards 6 Pack Instrument Setup Exterior 6/10 ' Interior 7/10 Avionics: FMS: GTN 430 Transponder: GTX 327 Audio Panel: NEW PMA 6000 Apollo SL30 #2 Radio 6 Pack Flight Instruments ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tons of $ and labor has been put into this airplane to bring it to the highest levels of airworthiness. It was combed over by a part 145 repair station and I was told by the FAA that it would pass as a CFR 135 aircraft. Records are all present and updated with modern logbook entries. * Planning to install Garmin GTX345 ADSB In&Out 1981 Cessna 172P Skyhawk Desirable Lycoming O-320 D2J engine Extended Range Fuel Tanks ALL New Cables & Pullies ALL New Cleveland Wheels and Brakes New Windshield New Battery Door Stewards (to hold door open when desired) No Corrosion Pitot Static / IFR Check 2025
Modifications
Lycoming O-320 D2J ~425 SMOH Overhauled January 2025 by Central Cylinder New Mags New Top of The Line 24V Starter Refurbished Engine Mount, New Mounting Hardware
Avionics
Garmin GNS 430 FMS Garmin GTX 327 Transponder New PMA 6000 Audio Panel Apollo SL-30 #2 Radio 6 Pack Flight Instruments
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK lands versus other CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
25th pct$160k · 25th percentile of 8 listings
Airframe time
99th pct15,425 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
44th pct425 hours since major overhaul · 44th percentile of 9 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
