2004 Cessna 172SP Skyhawk for sale

2004 Cessna 172SP Skyhawk

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$350,000
Total Time 1,365 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 172S9694
Reg # N847EA
Engine LYCOMING
Cruise 118 kts (219 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel Garmin GTN 650 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS Bendix/King KX-155 NAV/COM Bendix/King KAP 140 2-Axis Autopilot w/ Altitude Pre-Select Bendix/King KT 76C Transponder Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out ELT

Description

Airframe: Total Hours: 1,365 Total Cycles: 0 Total Time: 1,365 Hours

Engines: Make/Model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A Total Time: 1,365

Avionics: - Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator - Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator - Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel - Garmin GTN 650 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS - Bendix/King KX-155 NAV/COM - Bendix/King KAP 140 2-Axis Autopilot w/ Altitude Pre-Select - Bendix/King KT 76C Transponder - Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out - ELT

Props: Prop Information Make/Model: 2-Bladed McCauley Total Time: 1,365 Inspections Annual Inspection c/w by Eagle Aviation (KCAE) June 2026 NOTES No Damage History Hangar Rash – Rudder Skin Replaced in 2006 Complete Logs

Additional Equipment/Features: ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT - LED Wingtip Lights - LED Landing Lights Send a message to Jim Leonard at Eagle Aviation

Engine

Make/Model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A Total Time: 1,365

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Jim Leonard
avbuyer.com
$350,000
Eagle Aviation
aircraftexchange.com
$350,000
Jim Leonard
aircraftforsale.com
$350,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna 172SP Skyhawk

This 2004 Cessna 172SP Skyhawk (N847EA) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,365 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $350,000.

The 172SP Skyhawk cruises at 118 kts (219 km/h) with a range of 518 nm (959 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $53/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 1,365 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 35 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,365 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,400 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna 172SP 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
126 kts (233 km/h)
Range
518 nm (959 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
1,400 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172

Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH
~$56/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 1,400 hrs

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

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N847EA.

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N847EA against the NTSB accident database.

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