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CessnaSingle-engine piston · New Richmond, WI

1971 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

Price: $135,000
Year: 1971
Total time: 6,156 hours
Location: United States

Specifications

General

Sale Status: For Sale
Make/Model: CESSNA 172L SKYHAWK
Registration #: N1724K
Serial #: 17260235
Total time: 6156
Engine 1 Time: 1674 SMOH
Prop 1 Time: 567 SNEW
Condition: Used
Year Painted: 2003
Interior Year: 2003
Flight Rules: BTH

Airframe

Horton STOL w/ Alieron Gap Seals & Stall Fences
Rosen Visors
Powerflow Exhaust (15+ HP upgrade)
Whelen LED Nav Lights
Dual Skylights
Brackett Air Filter
Sky Bolt Aero Cowl Kit
New seat tracks 2025 (Pilot/Co pilot)
New Battery 2026
New LED landing Light 2026

Engine

Engine OH completed in 2003, cylinders port and polished at Lycon maximizing output, power flow exhaust adds more HP (15+). 10/202+6 Annual compressions: 76 78 78 74 over 80.

320's flown on a regular basis often make 2500 TBO.

Avionics

IFR Touch Screen Garmin Avionics Suite
Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
Aspen PRO MAX EFD 1000 w/ SVT
Garmin GTN 330ES Transponder (ADSB Compliance out)
STEC 50 Auto Pilot w/ Alt Hold
PS Engineering PMA 8000BT Audio Panel -Bluetooth
4 Place Headset Jacks
EDM 830 Engine Monitor (4 Cyl EGT/CHT)
w/ FF/MP/RPM/OAT/
E.I. Electronic Volt/Amp Meter
Precise Flight Standby Vac
Low voltage warning light
Dual PTT
406 ELT - new battery 2026

Interior

Strip and repaint completed in 2003, all new glass installed in 2003, glass rated well above average. Paint overall white with gray, blue and black striping, paint shows dry, minor areas of paint flaking on leading edges, STOL kit leading edge not painted, rated 5/10.

Custom Airtex interior completed in 2003, seats and belts show like new, overall medium gray and blue interior, gray carpeting in good condition, am safe belts w/ pilot/co pilot shoulder harnesses, beige headliner with sky lights, minor cracking on high use plastics, highly rated @ 8/10.

Detailed Description

Equipped for performance with the reduced complexity, highly upgraded 172 with custom Garmin Avionics Suite: Garmin GTN 750/650 upgrades, Aspen Pro Max PFD w / SVT, STEC 50 Auto Pilot, with performance mod(s): STOL kit, Powerflow exhaust, LED's, upgraded glass Engine Monitor, 4 Cylinder EGT/CHT on EDM 830 w/ added fuel flow option, all logs since new, operated between Central Florida/IL/ Central WI the last 20+ years! Operated by a private individual the majority of these 20 years. Fresh annual inspection sign off 10/2026, ready to fly! Economic IFR time builder with modernized Garmin Suite with an incredible panel at the price point! O-320's often make it well past TBO with regular use! Located just outside the Minneapolis (KMSP) area for showing at KRNH!

Remarks

Equipped for performance with the reduced complexity, highly upgraded 172 with custom Garmin Avionics Suite: Garmin GTN 750/650 upgrades, Aspen Pro Max PFD w / SVT, STEC 50 Auto Pilot, with performance mod(s): STOL kit, Powerflow exhaust, LED's, upgraded glass Engine Monitor, 4 Cylinder EGT/CHT on EDM 830 w/ added fuel flow option, all logs since new, operated between Central Florida/IL/ Central WI the last 20+ years! Operated by a private individual the majority of these 20 years. Fresh annual inspection sign off 10/2026, ready to fly! Economic IFR time builder with modernized Garmin Suite with an incredible panel at the price point! O-320's often make it well past TBO with regular use! Located just outside the Minneapolis (KMSP) area for showing at KRNH!
Airplane is priced to sell at $135,000
IFR certs scheduled, to be sold w/ fresh IFR Cert
10/2026 annual sign off!

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