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2012 CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP

🕒 Listed 5 days ago
$449,000 fyiEstimate $414,500–$425,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Cessna 172S SKYHAWK SP listings ($360,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
  • Engine time -320 hr vs comps +2.6%
  • Autopilot (43% of comps) +1.0%
  • Market supply: 7 for sale of 1914 FAA-registered +4.7%

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

2012
7,889 hrs
N678RB ✈ Flight Tracking
172S11179
LYCOMING IO-360
1
KHFY
★ 4.4 (7 Google reviews)
Boldflight LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelCessna 172S SKYHAWK SP
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time7,889 hrs
Engine time550 SMOH
Prop blades2
Avionics / flight deckGARMIN G1000
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 345R
Avionics / Flight display / EFISASA G1000
Avionics / AutopilotGarmin GFC 700
Avionics / Audio panelGMA-1360
ADS-BYes
Inspection100Hr
AirworthyYes
Autopilot ADS-B

Description

### Why Buy this 2012 CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP Aircraft? Experience unmatched reliability with this 2012 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, a perfect candidate for a flight school or private owner. This aircraft features a Lycoming IO-360 engine delivering 180 HP, with only 550 hours SMOH since its 2025 installation. The cockpit is equipped with a sophisticated Garmin G1000 integrated avionics suite, including a GFC700 autopilot, WAAS, LPV, and ADS-B capabilities for confident IFR flight. With a total time of 7,889 hours, this plane has been meticulously hangared and maintained with consistent 100-hour inspections. It offers a useful load of 838.5 pounds and a 56-gallon fuel capacity. Additional highlights include LED lighting throughout, a McCauley 2-blade fixed-pitch propeller, and complete logs with no damage history. This dependable aircraft is ready for its next mission.

Modifications

McCauley 2 Blade Fixed Pitch Propeller Ground Service Receptacle 56 Gallon Fuel System LED Position Lights LED Flashing Beacon (vertical stab) LED Landing/Taxi Lights (each wing) Wingtip Strobe Light System Wing Nav Light Detectors Underwing Courtesy Lights Heated Pitot Alternate Static Source Flight Hour Recorder Standby Altimeter, Airspeed, and Attitude Indicators Refueling Steps/Handles Hinged Door Windows (pilot/copilot) Articulating Pilot/Copilot Seats Individual Seat Recliners

Avionics

Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics Suite Garmin GMA-1360 Digital Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth/3LMB/4 Place Intercom System w/ Aux Audio Input Garmin GIA-64WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope (#1) Garmin GIA-64WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope (#2) Garmin GTX-345R Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder Garmin Primary Flight Display “PFD” Garmin Multi-Function Display “MFD” Garmin GDC-74A Air Data Computer “ADC” Pilot/Copilot Control Wheel Push-to-Talk Switches Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and/or subscription fees.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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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

80th pct
$215k$599kThis aircraft · $449k

$449k · 80th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

79th pct
116,093This aircraft · 7,889

7,889 hours total (TTAF) · 79th percentile of 14 listings

Engine time

38th pct
12,608This aircraft · 550

550 hours since major overhaul · 38th percentile of 13 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

Year2012
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172S SKYHAWK SP
Serial Number172S11179
Registration #N678RB
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKHFY

Airframe

Total Time7,889
Max Takeoff Weight2,550 lb
Basic Empty Weight1,711 lb
Useful Load838.5 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume56 gal
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360
Engine Horsepower180 HP
Engine 1 Time550 SMOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G1000
Auto PilotYes
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC700
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
Active TrafficYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin G1000 Integrated Avionics Suite Garmin GMA-1360 Digital Audio Panel w/ Bluetooth/3LMB/4 Place Intercom System w/ Aux Audio Input Garmin GIA-64WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope (#1) Garmin GIA-64WAAS GPS/Nav/Comm w/ Glideslope (#2) Garmin GTX-345R Digital ADS-B in/out Transponder Garmin Primary Flight Display “PFD” Garmin Multi-Function Display “MFD” Garmin GDC-74A Air Data Computer “ADC” Pilot/Copilot Control Wheel Push-to-Talk Switches Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics require activation and/or subscription fees.

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentMcCauley 2 Blade Fixed Pitch Propeller Ground Service Receptacle 56 Gallon Fuel System LED Position Lights LED Flashing Beacon (vertical stab) LED Landing/Taxi Lights (each wing) Wingtip Strobe Light System Wing Nav Light Detectors Underwing Courtesy Lights Heated Pitot Alternate Static Source Flight Hour Recorder Standby Altimeter, Airspeed, and Attitude Indicators Refueling Steps/Handles Hinged Door Windows (pilot/copilot) Articulating Pilot/Copilot Seats Individual Seat Recliners

Interior

Year Interior2012
Number of Seats4
ConfigurationPassenger

Exterior

Year Painted2012

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAircraft has been maintained with 100hr inspections for the last 14 years. No Damage History Logs complete
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  $414,500–$425,000

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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