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CessnaSingle-engine piston · Riverside, CA

1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk

Price: $98,000
Year: 1961
Total time: 7,073 hours
Location: United States

Specifications

General

Sale Status: For Sale
Make/Model: CESSNA 172B SKYHAWK
Registration #: N8157X
Serial #: 17248657
Total time: 7073
Engine 1 Time: 120
Prop 1 Time: 7073
Useful Load: 862
Condition: Used
Year Painted: 2024
Interior Year: 2024
Flight Rules: BTH

Airframe

Beautiful 1961 Cessna 172B SkyHawk with 7073.7 hours on the airframe, well maintained throughout with complete logbooks.
Annual completed 9/2/25 (will come with fresh annual).
All A/D's complied with.
Pitot Static/Transponder completed 3/24/2026
ELT completed 2/16/26

Engine

This aircraft features a Teledyne-Continetal 0-300-D6D engine with 119.0 Hours Since Major Overhaul and a McCauley 1C172 2 blade prop with 7073.7 Hours Since New.

Avionics

This aircraft features: Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel

Garmin GNS 530W IFR GPS
Garmin GI-106 VOR-LOC-GPS
King KX155 NAV/COM
King KI 209 VOR/LOC/GS
Garmin GTX 330 Transponder

Interior

Fresh Repaint 6/6/2024
Fresh Leather interior 6/6/2024.
Headliner in good condition.
Panel in good condition.

Detailed Description

ACTT: 7073.7
Annual: 9/2/2025
Engine: Continental O-300D (119.8 SMOH)
Prop: McCauley 1C172 ( 7073.7 SPOH)
Useful Load: 826.55lbs
Paint: 10/10 (2024)
Interior: 10/10 (2024)

Remarks

Complete logs available below: (logbook review in progress)

Detailed Description

Cloud 9 Brokers is proud to offer this beautiful 1961 Cessna 172B, located in Riverside, California. This classic four-seat trainer and commuter combines sporty handling, reliable performance, and outstanding all-around visibility.

Enjoy Cessna's iconic high-wing design along with exceptional fuel economy, low operating costs, forgiving flight characteristics, and the rock-solid stability that comes with owning one of the most proven aircraft ever built. With four seats, the 172B steps up from pure trainer to a capable cross-country machine - room for the family, a weekend's worth of bags, and the confidence of Cessna's legendary reliability. Whether you're building hours toward your next certificate or looking for an economical and fun personal aircraft, this 172B is ready for your next aviation adventure.

All A/D's Complied with.

Pitot Static/Transponder 3/24/2026

Complete Logs

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Remarks

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Aircraft record

N8157X

Registration

Registration: N8157X
Registered as: Cessna 172B
Serial number: 17248657
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser · 145 hp
Certificate: Standard
Airworthiness date: 1961-07-05
Registered since: 2020-10-17
Registration valid to: 2027-10-31
Status: Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

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