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1997 CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK listings ($227,500), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -7,489 hr vs comps +15.0%
- Engine time +111 hr vs comps -0.3%
- Market supply: 2 for sale of 18 FAA-registered -5.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
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 / Other | 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
How this aircraft compares
Where this CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK lands versus other CESSNA 172R SKYHAWK listings on fyiAero.
Price
83rd pct$299k · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
14th pct1,599 hours total (TTAF) · 14th percentile of 7 listings
Engine time
71st pct1,599 hours since new · 71st percentile of 7 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172R SKYHAWK |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N78FB |
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 |
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