1959 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
FOR SALE

1959 Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Single Engine Piston

$114,168
Total Time 5,732 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # SE-CLP Sweden
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172

Equipment & Features

Seats
3
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Highlights: Veteran number one in Sweden 2016 | Interior: (5) All photos (18) Price: 97 000 EUR Posted: 3 years ago Views: 4187 Share Contact seller Ferry & Delivery Click Tap to get a quick and easy quote Make Cessna Model 172 Skyhawk Year 1959 Seller PeerGynt Contact Seller type Private Location Örebro, Sweden Condition Pre-owned Total Time 5732 h Engine Time 1500 h Undercarriage Tricycle Seats 3 Flight Rules VFR Day Serial Number 46518 Registration SE-CLP | Maintenance: Airworthiness Until 01/12/2023 Airworthiness Issued By Schermans flygservice AB, Karlskoga Maintained By Södergårds Flygservice, Skövde

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$114,168 *
EUR 97,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172 Skyhawk

This 1959 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (SE-CLP) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,732 hours on the airframe. There are currently 31 172 Skyhawk aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $7,500 to $339,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $114,168.

The 172 Skyhawk cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 5,732 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 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: 5,732 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172 Skyhawk — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Capacity
56 gal (212 L)
Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH (33 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172 Skyhawk

Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH
~$56/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (SE-CLP) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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

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We'll check SE-CLP against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: winglist.aero

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