1965 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
FOR SALE

1965 Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Single Engine Piston

$109,000
Location Cheltenham, ON, Canada
Total Time 5,913 hrs
Engine SMOH 470 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # C-FQVK Canada
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN 650 WAAS Garmin 345 audio panel Bendix King Aero Cruz 100 2 axis autopilot (formerly Tru Trak) UAvionics AV30 Attitude Indicator and ADSB Out Artex ELT345 Panel and Instrument layout reconfigured to standard 6-pack in 2022 JPI Fuel Scan 450

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

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

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$109,000

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,913 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 (C-FQVK) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Cheltenham, ON, Canada

CA

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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 C-FQVK against the NTSB accident database.

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