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CessnaSingle-engine piston · USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

1978 1979 Cessna 172N Skyhawk For Auction In Pennsylvania USA

Price
On request
Year
1978
Total time
1,592 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Registration
N6537F
Total time
1592
Seats
4
Condition
Pre-owned
Type
Airplane (Single Engine Piston)
Sale
aircraft for auction

Description

Gross Weight
2,300 lb
Useful Load
814.9 lbs
Cruise Speed
124 kts
Range
610 nm
Fuel Capacity
42 gallons total
Fuel Burn
8 gal/hr
Aircraft Time
1592
Date of annual
Comes with fresh October 2026 Annual
Time
1592 tach
Horsepower
160 HP
Type
Fixed-pitch, 2 blade
Flight Rules
VFR
IFR Capable
Yes
IFR certified Date
Will come with current October 2026 IFR cert
Incident Date(s)
None found on NTSB or FAA
Known Flaws
None known
Known Corrosion
None known

Manufacturer

  • Cessna
  • Textron Lycoming
  • McCauley

Model

  • 172N Skyhawk
  • O-320-H2AD
  • 1C160/DTM7551

SN

  • 17273236
  • L-6700-76
  • 81210

Description

Highlights

Proven four-seat Skyhawk design- The high-wing configuration, stable handling characteristics, and four-seat cabin make the Cessna 172 a versatile platform for personal flying, training, and local trips.

Traditional cockpit and classic interior- Analog flight instruments, added Rosen visors, a conventional radio stack, dual control yokes, red upholstery, and woodgrain trim offer a familiar general aviation cockpit layout.

160-horsepower Lycoming powerplant- The listed Lycoming O-320-H2AD is rated at 160 horsepower.

Performance Specs

Aircraft Specs

Engine

Propeller

Avionics

ADSB-Out

Steam gauge

Adf

  • Transponder
  • RT-385A and MX385 Radios
  • Additional Features
  • Exterior
  • White exterior with burgundy and red accent striping along the fuselage, complemented by matching burgundy detailing on the engine cowling and wingtips. Features a high-wing design, fixed tricycle landing gear, white wheel fairings. The aircraft presents a coordinated red-and-white paint scheme with a clean, traditional general aviation appearance.
  • Interior
  • Traditional Cessna 172N cockpit featuring a classic black instrument panel with analog steam gauges and a conventional radio stack. The cabin is finished with red upholstered seats and side panels, complemented by a woodgrain lower instrument-panel trim and Rosen Sunvisors. The interior retains a vintage general aviation appearance with dual control yokes and traditional flight instrumentation.
  • Online auction starts 11th November, 2026.
  • Click here for Specification Sheet

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