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2006 CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP

🕒 Listed 7 days ago
$315,000
fyiEstimate $315,500–$323,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Cessna 172S SKYHAWK SP listings ($325,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
  • Airframe time +997 hr vs comps -2.0%
  • Engine time +461 hr vs comps -3.7%
  • ADS-B (60% of comps) +1.0%
  • Market supply: 10 for sale of 1914 FAA-registered +4.6%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

2006
9,200 hrs
N873EF ✈ Flight Tracking
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172S10163
LYCOMING IO-360-L2A
1
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KVNC

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 172S SKYHAWK SP
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time9,200 hrs
Engine time2,100 SMOH
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN G1000
Avionics / Primary flight displayASA G1000
Avionics / AutopilotGenesys SA-200
ADS-BYes
Annual7/17/2026
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
ADS-B

Description

2006 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP – Garmin G1000 Registration: N873EF | Serial Number: 172S10163 Available for sale is a 2006 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP equipped with the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit avionics suite. Powered by the Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, this aircraft offers the proven reliability, versatility, and performance that have made the Skyhawk one of the most widely used aircraft in general aviation. With approximately 9,200 hours total airframe time and 2,100 hours since major overhaul, N873EF presents an opportunity for flight schools, fleet operators, or private owners seeking a G1000-equipped Cessna 172. The aircraft is still being flown regularly so times may very slightly. Aircraft Specifications: - Year: 2006 - Make/Model: Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP - Registration: N873EF - Serial Number: 172S10163 - Avionics: Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpit - Engine: Lycoming IO-360-L2A - Total Airframe Time: 9,200 Hours - Engine Time Since Major Overhaul: 2,100 Hours An established aircraft platform with modern glass cockpit avionics, well suited for flight training and general aviation operations. The flight school is selling their Cessna fleet and is willing to negotiate a discounted package for purchasing multiple aircraft. These other aircraft include 3 Cessna 152's, 1 Cessna 172 N, and 1 other 172S G-1000. Seller is motivated and ready to make a deal.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Cessna 172S SKYHAWK SP lands versus other Cessna 172S SKYHAWK SP listings on fyiAero.

Price

33rd pct
$220k$659kThis aircraft · $315k

$315k · 33rd percentile of 21 listings

Airframe time

82nd pct
116,093This aircraft · 9,200

9,200 hours total (TTAF) · 82nd percentile of 28 listings

Engine time

82nd pct
12,923This aircraft · 2,100

2,100 hours since major overhaul · 82nd percentile of 28 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

Year2006
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172S SKYHAWK SP
Serial Number172S10163
Registration #N873EF
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKVNC

Airframe

Total Time9,200
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-L2A
Engine 1 Time2,100 SMOH
Engine TBO2000

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G1000
ADS-B EquippedYes

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusMost recent Annual was 7/17/2026. Aircraft has regular 50 and 100 hour inspections as well.
AirworthyYes

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP (not this specific airframe).

$31,650annual budget · 129 hrs/yr
$96variable cost / hour
$0.78cost per nm
9.5gph fuel burn
$259,642avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $315,500–$323,000

Performance & dimensions

Range517 nm
Cruise speed124 kts · 143 mph
Takeoff / landing960.0 / 575.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172S Skyhawk SP seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Last flight

Actual flight path from FlightAware for N873EF. More flight tracking ›