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1986 CESSNA 172P SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 178 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($214,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +7 vs comparable listings +10.5%
- Airframe time +2,050 hr vs comps -4.1%
- Engine time +2,282 hr vs comps -18.3%
- Garmin GTN 650 (25% of comps) +8.4%
- No Autopilot (58% of comps have one) -1.0%
- ADS-B (57% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 1112 FAA-registered +4.8%
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 | 6,412 hrs |
| Engine time | 3,005 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Garmin SL30 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GTN 650Xi |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Well-equipped 1986 Cessna 172P featuring a modern Garmin avionics package with GTN 650Xi, dual G5s, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel, and SL 30 NAV/COM. The aircraft received an annual inspection in August 2026 along with an overhauled propeller with 0 hours since overhaul. Additional upgrades include new custom pilot and copilot instrument panels, full LED exterior lighting, new carpet, fully articulating front seats, Rosen sun visors, shoulder harnesses, Stratus USB charging ports, and a GPS-enabled ELT with a new battery.
Avionics
Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV/COM Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin SL 30 NAV/COM Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin VOR/GPS Indicator Stratus USB Charging Ports FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT Backup Six-Pack Flight Instruments Mid-Continent Electric Turn Coordinator EGT Gauge Davtron M800 Digital Clock
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 ›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 172P SKYHAWK lands versus other Cessna 172P SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
40th pct6,412 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
80th pct3,005 hours since major overhaul · 80th percentile of 5 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172P SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17276570 |
| Registration # | N9522L |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,412 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 3,005 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 0 SOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN 650Xi GPS/NAV/COM Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments Garmin SL 30 NAV/COM Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth Audio Panel Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder Garmin VOR/GPS Indicator Stratus USB Charging Ports FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT Backup Six-Pack Flight Instruments Mid-Continent Electric Turn Coordinator EGT Gauge Davtron M800 Digital Clock |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Completed August 2026 ELT GPS-Enabled ELT New ELT Battery Installed 2026 ELT Battery Due 2031 |
|---|
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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