1961 Cessna 172C

Overview
3,085 TTAF / 122 SMOH
3-owner aircraft with complete logs since new. Mechanically strong and ready to fly.

Never been used as a trainer.

Recent Maintenance & Updates

Cylinder #5 replaced (Oct 2025) – new piston, valves, valve shaft
Both magnetos rebuilt with new wire harness
Six new spark plugs installed
Nose strut rebuilt
New alternator (2024)
New attitude indicator (2023)
ELT batteries replaced (Oct 2024)
Transponder certification (Sept 2025)
Price:
$75,000 USD
Reduced by $4,700 (5.9%)
Inquiries: Contact Seller
Registration: N8469X
S/N: 17248969
Home Airport: KCGZ (Airnav)
Location: Casa Grande, Arizona
United States
Days Active: 50 days ago
Airframe
Normal Useful Load
858 lbs
Utility Useful Load
558 lbs
Fuel Capacity
42 Gallons
Flaps
Manual (Johnson Bar)
Total Time: 3,085 Hours
Avionics
Dual TKM MX-300 Nav/Comm
KT76A Mode C Transponder
KGX 150T ADS-B Out
JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor
JPI Fuel Scan 450
KN 62 DME
Slaved RMI
CDI w/ Glideslope (#1)
CDI (#2)
AOA Indicator
OMI Audio Panel / Marker Beacon
ACK ELT
Engines & Props
Model Continental O-300-D
Horsepower 145 HP
SMOH 122 Hours
Overhaul Year 2004
Serial Number 24955-D-1D
Compression #1
72/80
Compression #2
75/80
Compression #3
70/80
Compression #4
72/80
Compression #5
76/80
Compression #6
76/80

Propeller
Manufacturer McCauley
Type 2-Blade Fixed Pitch
Diameter 76 Inches
Model 1C172
Serial Number 75210
Time Since New 3,085 Hours
Engine Hours: 122 SMOH
Interior & Exterior
4-Place Interior
New Shoulder Harnesses and Seat Belts
Courtesy Lights
Good Condition
Painted in 2013 by Cooper Air Repair of Fowlerville, Michigan
Good Condition
Cleveland Brakes STC SA13GL
Generator Removed and New Alternator Installed in 2024
New ELT Batteries October, 2024
Wheel Pants Included
Sun Visors
Some Light and Minor Hail Damage
Year Painted: 2013
Other Info
Inspection Status:
Annual Completed August 31, 2025
Damage: No known current or historical damage
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