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1997 CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 106 comparable Cessna Single-Engine Piston listings ($359,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -7 vs comparable listings -10.5%
- Airframe time -171 hr vs comps +0.3%
- Engine time +504 hr vs comps -4.0%
- No Autopilot (78% of comps have one) -1.4%
- ADS-B (51% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 682 FAA-registered +4.6%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172R SKYHAWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,599 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,599.4 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | March 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Rare low time 172R. Only 1599.4 Total Time Since New. No damage history or corrosion, Never a flight school airplane or trainer. Based in the USA . Well maintained.
Avionics
Original avionics package with Audio Panel and GPS/Transponder upgrade Audio Panel Garmin GMA340 Dual Comm/Nav Bendix/King KX155A ADS-B In and Out Stormscope
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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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General
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R SKYHAWK |
| Serial Number | 17280161 |
| Registration # | N47GF |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,599.4 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,450 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-L2A |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-27124-51A |
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,599.4 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1997 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1C235/LFA7570 |
| Prop Time | 1327 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNX375 |
|---|---|
| Transponder 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNX375 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Original avionics package with Audio Panel and GPS/Transponder upgrade Audio Panel Garmin GMA340 Dual Comm/Nav Bendix/King KX155A ADS-B In and Out Stormscope |
Interior
| Year Interior | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
| Configuration | Passenger |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1997 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Fresh Annual March 2026 New Weight and Balance |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172R Skyhawk
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172R Skyhawk (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 687 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 122 kts · 140 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 945.0 / 550.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172R Skyhawk seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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