1975 Cessna 172M Skylane w/ GPS & New Paint!


	Dan Howard Aircraft Sales, Inc.

1975 Cessna 172M 'Skyhawk'

$34,500

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This clean, low-time '75 Skyhawk is well equipped with a Garmin GNC-300XL IFR-Approach-Certifiable GPS-Com, MK-12D Digital Nav-Com #2 w/ Glideslope, Marker Beacons, ADF, Digital Flap Indicator, Intercom, Extended Baggage Compartment, Strobes, Avionics Master, and more! Plus, this bird has a new, gorgeous, high-quality paint job with a modern Cessna paint scheme. The engine is still running like a top and should have hundreds of useful hours remaining. The beautiful lady & Her cat 'Miss Kitty' unfortunately don't come with the airplane! ;-)

Airframe: 4,034 hrs Total Time Since New!!
Engine:
- 1,963 hrs SMOH by Columbia Aircraft Services, Inc. (9/1988) (FAA Certified Shop # 2759)
- Lycoming O-320-E2D w/ 150 Horsepower / Engine Runs Excellent
Propeller:
- McCauley 2-Blade Fixed Pitch Propeller

Annual Inspection next due: August 1, 2009
Have Logs from 1983 thru present. (816 TT to present 4,034 TT). Have all FAA records since new.
Minor Damage History: Left inboard leading edge skin replaced in 2007 due to minor hangar rash. Also, aircraft barely struck a deer with the left horizontal stabilizer on rollout in 1998. Horizontal stabilizer assembly and left elevator replaced under insurance claim. No other part of the aircraft was struck. Fully & professionally repaired with proper documentation. Flies true and straight.
Transponder Certification next due: June 1, 2011

Avionics:

King KMA-20 Audio Panel w/ 3-Light Marker Beacons
Garmin GNC-300XL TSO IFR-Certifiable GPS-Com w/ Moving Map
Narco MK-12D TSO 760 Ch. Digital NAV/Com w/ Localizer & Glideslope
King KR-85 ADF
Cessna 300 Transponder w/ Encoder

Additional Equipment:

Visual Instruments STC'd Digital Flap Indicator System !
STC'd Engine Oil Filter
Extended Baggage Compartment
Sigtronics 2-Place Intercom
Alternate Static Air
Brackett Air Filter
Wingtip Strobes
Wheel Pants (we have all three but they are not installed at this time)
Low Vacuum Warning Light
Avionics Master Switch
Safe-Heat Engine Pre-Heater
Front Seat Shoulder Harnesses
Articulating & Vertically Adjusting Pilot's Seat
Pilot's Yoke Mounted Push-to-Talk Switch
Datacom Hour Meter
True Airspeed Indicator
Outside Air Temperature Gauge
Clock
Useful Load = 888.15 lbs.
Recent Maintenance:
- STC'd Flap Position Indicator installed New in June 2009!
- ELT Battery replaced in February 2009. Due for replacement in August 2011
- Replaced Left Hand Fuel Tank Vent Valve, and Fuel Sender Unit Gaskets on both tanks in 2008
- Engine Oil Quick Drain Valve installed in 2008
- Engine Cylinder #4 replaced with Overhauled unit by Lamar, Starter replaced with Overhauled unit by Sentry in 2007
- Replaced #1, #2, #3, and #4 Exhaust Riser and Muffler in 2007
- Brackett Air Filter and All Valve Cover gaskets replaced in 2007
- Installed Overhauled Vacuum Pump, New Fuel Lines, New Oil Cooler Lines, & New Brakes in 2005
- New Windshield installed in 2004
- Directional Gyro replaced in 2003

Exterior: 9 (New in June 2007!)

Full professional strip-and-paint with New Cessna paint scheme by Crider Aircraft Painting in Mena, Arkansas
Matterhorn White w/ April Green Metallic trim and Coronet Gold accent.
Primary flight controls balanced prior to reinstallation as per FAA requirements.
Painted Brands: Sherwin Williams Jet-Glo and Axzo-Nobel Alumi-Grip
Paint Codes: White (G8003), April Green (10620), and Gold (10621)
In nearly Like New condition. Rated - 9.

Interior: 6+ to 7

Original White sidepanels w/ Yellow/Gold inserts in good condition.
Original rear seat in Yellow/Gold vinyl with matching fabric inserts.
Front seats have been reupholstered in Beige fabric with body side-contouring.
Original Off-White headliner and Original yellow/Gold carpet in good condition.
Rated - 6+ to 7.