2015 CESSNA 172S SKYHAWK SP
Starts from the median asking price of 11 comparable Cessna 172S SKYHAWK SP listings ($460,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -813 hr vs comps +1.6%
- Engine time -84 hr vs comps +0.7%
- No Autopilot (55% of comps have one) -1.0%
- No ADS-B (55% of comps have one) -1.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172S SKYHAWK SP |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,282 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,282 SOH |
Description
Item Content Aircraft Manufacturer Textron Aviation Inc. Aircraft Model Series CESSNA 172S Aircraft Serial Number / Aircraft Production Date 2015.12.15 Engine Manufacturer Lycoming Engine Model IO-360-L2A Engine Serial Number L-36740-51E Engine Production Date 2015.12.15 Last Engine Overhaul Date N/A Next Engine Overhaul Deadline December 2027 / 2000 Hours Propeller Manufacturer McCauley Propeller Model 1A170E/JHA7660 Propeller Serial Number AJC23057 Propeller Production / Installation Date 2015.12.15 Last Propeller Overhaul Date 2021.12.28 Next Propeller Overhaul Deadline December 27, 2027 / 2000 Hours Airworthiness Certificate No. / Issue Date 2018.3.20 Nationality Registration Certificate No. / Issue Date 2025.9.26 Radio Station License No. / Issue Date 2025.10.17 Valid Until 2027.3.30 Maximum Take off Weight 2550lb Basic Empty Weight 1708.7lb Fuel Tank Capacity 59 GAL Hourly Fuel Consumption 9.8 GAL/h, 100LL fuel Maximum Payload 849.3 lb Single engine Power 180 HP Type Certificate No. 3A12 Type Acceptance Certificate No. VTC130A Overall Length 27’2”/8.29m Wingspan 36’/10.97m Overall Height 8’11”/2.47m Total Flight Hours 1282.0 Hours
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 ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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
71st pct$460k · 71st percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
21st pct1,282 hours total (TTAF) · 21st percentile of 24 listings
Engine time
58th pct1,282 hours since overhaul · 58th percentile of 24 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 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S SKYHAWK SP |
| Serial Number | 0 |
| Registration # | B registration |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,282 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,550 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-L2A |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,282 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 1200 |
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 517 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 124 kts · 143 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 960.0 / 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
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