1979 Cessna 152
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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1979 Cessna 152 N49060 ' Serial Number 15283410 Location - Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) - Washington A beautifully presented Cessna 152 featuring professional Sun Quest paint, a premium custom interior, and upgraded Garmin avionics. N49060 stands well above the typical trainer configuration, offering modern capability, exceptional cosmetics, and strong maintenance pedigree. ________________________________________ Aircraft Overview • Year: 1979 • Make / Model: Cessna 152 • Registration: N49060 • Serial Number: 15283410 • Total Time: ~9,876 Hours • Location: Tacoma Narrows Airport - KTIW • Logs: Complete and well documented • Annual Due 1 Aug 2026 • Useful Load 537 pounds • Cabin Payload 384 pounds • Fuel- 26 Gallons • Location KTIW ________________________________________ Engine Lycoming O-235-L2C • Engine S/N: L-22660-15 • Total Time: ~1,937 Hours • Since Major Overhaul: ~869 Hours • Excellent oil analysis history (Blackstone Laboratories) ________________________________________ Propeller Sensenich 72C Series New 2024 • Serial Number: K12384 • Low time since installation • Excellent condition ________________________________________ Avionics Upgraded Garmin avionics package rarely found in Cessna 152 aircraft. • Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM • Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In / Out Transponder • Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument • Garmin GMU-11 Magnetometer • Garmin GAD-29B Interface • Garmin GA-35 WAAS Antenna • PMA4000 Audio Panel • TCAS Traffic capability • LED landing light • LED taxi light This avionics suite provides exceptional situational awareness and IFR-capable navigation well beyond typical 152 configurations. ________________________________________ Interior Custom Premium Interior - Installed 2017 Grade 9 of 10 • Completely new interior • All new interior plastics • Premium leather seats • Memory foam seat inserts • Gray and white interior scheme • Gray leather seats • Excellent condition • Glass 9.5 The interior is significantly upgraded compared to the standard Cessna trainer configuration and provides outstanding comfort and aesthetics. ________________________________________ Exterior Professional Paint - 2018 Grade 9 of 10 • Completed by Sun Quest Aviation - Everett, Washington • Excellent gloss and finish • Classic white and black scheme • Aircraft presents exceptionally well ________________________________________ Maintenance • Airworthiness Directives current • Strong maintenance history • Complete logbooks • Well cared for aircraft ________________________________________ Highlights ✔ Sun Quest professional paint - 2018 ✔ Custom leather interior with memory foam - 2017 ✔ Garmin WAAS GPS avionics suite ✔ ADS-B In / Out traffic capability ✔ Garmin G5 glass instrument ✔ LED landing taxi lights ✔ Complete logs and excellent maintenance history ✔ Based at Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) • ~100 KTAS cruise • ~6 GPH fuel burn • 400+ NM range • Short-field capability • Extremely low operating cost
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$79,000
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$79,900
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About This Cessna 152
This 1979 Cessna 152 (N49060) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 55 152 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $38,000 to $125,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $79,000.
The 152 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 415 nm (769 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,700 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 6.1 GPH (23 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $34/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 3 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Cessna 152 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N49060.
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Title Status
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Airworthiness Directives — Cessna 152
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 206, 207, 210, T303, 336, and 337 Airplanes
View full AD →Cessna Aircraft Company 150, 152, 172, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 206, 207, 210, and 337 Series Airplanes
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Service Difficulty Reports — Cessna 152
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
A BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED DURING THE GROUND RUN OF THE AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS LOWER #3 LEAD WAS DEAD.
DURING A GROUND RUN A BAD MAGNETO DROP WAS EXPERIENCED ON THE RH MAGNETO. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH IGNITION HARNESS #3 LOWER LEAD WAS DEAD.
PILOT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RH MAGNETO WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR BRUSH TO ARC TO THE COIL TAB, RESULTING IN A FAILED MAGNETO.
AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING IN AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. AFTER THE RH MAGNETO WAS CHANGED IN THE FIELD THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HOME BASE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE LH MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND...
CAM GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED/SEATED DURING MANUFACTURE, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CAM GEAR DURING ROTATION AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR. THIS WAS THE FIRST 500HR INSPECTION SINCE THE MAGNETO WAS MANUFACTURED.
DURING 500HR INTERNAL INSPECTION OF MAGNETO, COIL TAB WAS FOUND TO HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND NOT SYMETRICAL. IT APPEARS THE COIL TAB WAS MACHINE PUNCHED DURING MANUFACTURING AND THE METAL WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED IN THE PUNCH PRESS CAUSING T...
PILOT IN FLIGHT NOTICED ENGINE RPM TO DROP SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF ENGINE AND NOTED CYLINDER VALVES NOT ACTUATING. REMOVED ENGINE SUMP AND FOUND PORTION OF CAMSHAFT IDLER GEAR IN SUMP. REMOVED ACCESSORY ...
ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.
ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF ALL PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON ALL OF THE CYLINDERS AND THE CYLINDER WALLS HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.
ALUMINUM SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER DURING 100HR INSPECTION. FOUND THIS TO BE A RESULT OF BOTH PISTON PIN PLUGS BEING WORN ON #1 CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER WALL HAVING A “RIDGE” AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RING TRAVEL.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
