1965 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Apex Aircraft Sales is pleased to present fully IFR-capable and well-maintained 1965 Cessna 172. The panel has been upgraded with a Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS navigation. Complemented by a Garmin 345 audio panel and uAvionix AV-30 Digital Attitude Indicator with ADS-B Out, bringing improved situational awareness and in-cockpit connectivity. The instrument panel was also reconfigured to a standard 6-pack layout, creating a clean and familiar scan. Contact us today for a showing.
Engine
Aerotech Engines March 2, 2017
Propeller
New July 2024
Interior
New Airtex cloth interior installed on all seats and doors 2011
Exterior
Repainted June 1992
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apex Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$109,000
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Cheltenham, ON, Canada | Apr 19, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 172 Skyhawk
This 1965 Cessna 172 Skyhawk (C-FQVK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,913 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 $109,000.
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 5,913 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.
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Cessna 172 Skyhawk — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-FQVK) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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