1978 CESSNA 172N SKYHAWK

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:9360

Engine 1 Time:1620 SMOH

Useful Load:916 lb

Condition:Used

Year Painted:2026

Interior Year:2026

Flight Rules:IFR

# of Seats:4

Additional Classifications

Detailed Description

Ready to work 1978 Cessna 172N with new paint, Garmin Glass panel upgrade including dual Garmin G3X touch screens, Garmin G5, Garmin GMA345 audio panel with four place intercom, Garmin 430W, Garmin GTR225, Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B out, Garmin GDL52R ADS-B in and full Garmin primary engine monitoring.  Engine upgrade to the O-320-D2G (160 HP/Separate Magnetos), interior refresh including new plastic, all new LED external lights (Landing, Taxi, Beacon, Nav lights) and newly painted by the legendary Harold Davis.  Just completed a $20,000 annual that included Rosen Sun Visors, brand new digital fuel tank sensors, new seat rails and interior plastics.  Perfect flight school aircraft or time builder.  Owner would consider leasing with, or without a purchase option, to a fully qualified flight school.

Avionics / Equipment

Dual Garmin G3X 7 inch touch screens
Garmin G5 Back-up
Garmin GEA 24 with full engine monitoring outputting to the G3X
Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel and four place intercom
Garmin GNS 430W Nav/Com/GPS
Garmin GTR225 Com
Garmin GTX335 Transponder/ADS-B out
Garmin GDL52R - ADS-B in displayed on G3X

Airframe

Refurbished Cessna 172N ready for flight school use or time building.  All logs from 1984.

Engines / Mods / Prop

Popular Lycoming O-320-D2G replaces the original H2AD with great compressions and about 350 since a top overhaul.  Very smooth running.

Interior / Exterior

Brand new paint (2026)
Refreshed interior - new plastic, new Rosen sun Visors
All external lights replaced with LED's - Landing, Taxi, Beacon, Nav

Remarks

The plane has completed an intensive annual inspection to ensure that any issues are taken care of prior to new ownership along with custom paint and a full Garmin glass panel upgrade.    This should be an ideal plane for a flight school or time builder with full IFR certification.   Owner will consider a dry lease to an appropriately qualified flight school or a lease with a purchase option.