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CessnaSingle-engine piston · Sacramento, CA

1965 Cessna 172F skyhawk

Price
$59,500
Year
1965
Location
United States

Specifications

Description

Aircraft
1965 Cessna 172F
Registration
N5491R
Total time
Less than 2,600 Hours
Annual Inspection
Completed April 2026

Listing

Condition
Used
Posted
July 14, 2026
Located
Sacramento, CA

Description

  • If you're looking for a solid, honest classic Cessna 172 with a low-time airframe, this aircraft is an excellent choice. It flies straight, performs exactly as a 172 should, and has been maintained to remain a dependable cross-country and training aircraft. Whether you're a first-time owner, building time, or looking for an affordable platform to upgrade with modern avionics over time, N5491R represents outstanding value.
  • This is not a hangar queen or a project airplane—it's a reliable aircraft that is flying regularly and ready for its next owner.
  • Logs available. Serious inquiries only.
  • Airframe
  • Always a reliable, smooth-flying aircraft with excellent handling characteristics.
  • Perfect for time building, flight training, weekend trips, or a classic personal aircraft.
  • Engine / Propeller
  • Continental O-300
  • 1835 Hours Since Major Overhaul (SMOH)
  • All cylinder compressions currently in the 70s
  • Starts easily, runs smoothly, and cruises reliably.
  • Strong oil pressure and normal engine temperatures. IFR-Ready

Aircraft record

N5491R

Registration

Registration
N5491R
Registered as
Cessna 172F
Year
1965
Serial number
17253058
Engine
Cont Motor 0-300 Ser · 145 hp
Certificate
Standard
Airworthiness date
1965-05-22
Registered since
2025-08-05
Registration valid to
2032-08-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

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