1957 Cessna 172 SKYHAWK for sale

1957 Cessna 172 SKYHAWK

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$125,000
Location Stuart, Florida
Total Time 5,709 hrs
Engine SMOH 602 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 17236121
Reg # N8321B
Engine CONTINENTAL O-300
Cruise 118 kts (219 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G3X Touch Garmin G-5 Garmin GNC-225A Com Garmin GNC-355 GPS/Com Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX-335 ADS-B Transponder

Description

PENDING SALE (Accepting Back up offers) This is one of those special aircraft Only 602 SMOH, Garmin 3GX Touch with SVT Garmin Touch GPS Com, Garmin GTX335 ADS-B, Garmin Com, Garmin G-5, Super Clean Interior, Great Glass, and a Handsome paint scheme. Hangared, Call Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales TOLL FREE8882804900

Engine

602 SMOH

Interior

Tan with Light Tan Inserts matching side panels and Carpet, Glass is in great condition as well

Exterior

White with Red and Blue Accents in Hangared Condition. Custom Paint has ramp appeal

Inspection

March Annual Specifications and/or descriptions are provided as introductory information. They do not constitute representations or warranties of Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. Accordingly; you should rely on your own inspection of the aircraft. The offer for sale of this aircraft is subject to contract and the aircraft may at any time be withdrawn from the market without prior notice. Specification is subject to verification by the purchaser.

Modifications / STCs

Four Point Harness Pilot and Co Pilot

LED Landing and Taxi Lights

LED Positing Lights

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
controller.com
$125,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172 SKYHAWK

This 1957 Cessna 172 SKYHAWK (N8321B) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,709 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 172 SKYHAWK aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $44,900 to $155,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $125,000.

The 172 SKYHAWK cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 520 nm (963 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.5 GPH (32 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. With 5,709 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,800 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,709 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,800 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $128 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172 SKYHAWK — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
118 kts (219 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
520 nm (963 km)
Ceiling
15,100 ft (4,602 m)
Max Weight
2,300 lbs (1,043 kg)
Useful Load
910 lbs (413 kg)
Horsepower
145 HP
Fuel Capacity
36 gal (136 L)
Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH (32 L/h)
TBO
1,800 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172 Continental

Fuel Burn
8.5 GPH
~$55/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172 Continental. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8321B.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stuart, Florida

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N8321B against the NTSB accident database.

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