Description
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Offered for sale is this 1976 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, a versatile four-seat, high-wing aircraft with a history of fish-spotting operations. Based in Sanford, Maine, this aircraft has remained in active service, with the seller reporting that the 150 HP Lycoming O-320-E2D engine continues to run strong.
Notable features include an additional 18-gallon fuel tank, complete logbooks, no reported damage history, and a November 2025 annual inspection. The aircraft is equipped with MX300 and 300 Nav/Comm radios, a Stratus transponder, a portable Garmin GPS, and traditional analog flight instrumentation.
The airframe has 16,957.7 total hours, with 3,679.3 hours since engine overhaul and approximately 455 hours since cylinder refresh. Additional features include a two-blade McCauley propeller, fixed tricycle landing gear, and wheel fairings.
Finished in a distinctive red, white, and blue exterior, the aircraft features a burgundy interior with seating for four. The seller rates the exterior condition 6/10 and interior condition 4/10.
An opportunity for buyers seeking an affordable Cessna 172 with additional fuel capacity, documented maintenance history, and a history of continued operation. The aircraft is being sold as-is, where-is.Specifications
Year1976
ManufacturerCESSNA
Model172M SKYHAWK
ConditionUsed
Registration #N73289
FlightRulesIFR
Based atSanford, ME
Total Time16,957.7
Range500 Nm
Max Takeoff Weight1,043.26 kg
Basic Empty Weight657.71 kg
Useful Load385.55 kg
Fuel Capacity Volume242.27 L
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes
Airframe• High-Wing Configuration
• Wing Strut Bracing
• Conventional Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator
• Fixed Tricycle Landing Gear
• Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
• Aircraft Shown Stored Inside a Hangar
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-E2D
Engine Serial NumberL-29321-27E
Engine Horsepower111.85 kW
Engine 1 Time3,679.3 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2011
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul0
Engine Specs• 455 Hrs Since Cylinder Refresh
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Model1C160/DTM7553
Prop Time6189 SMOH
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum
Prop Specs• Good Condition
Modifications/Conversions• O and N 18-Gallon Tank
Avionics/Radios• MX300 Nav/Comm
• 300 Nav/Comm
• Stratus Transponder
• Garmin Portable GPS Mounted on Right Control Yoke
• Traditional Analog Flight Instrumentation
• Conventional Six-Pack Flight Instrument Arrangement
• Analog Engine Instrumentation
• Panel-Mounted Communication/Navigation Radio Stack
• Dual Control Yokes
Additional Equipment• Dual Flight Controls
• Pilot and Copilot Control Yokes
• Rudder Pedals
• Panel-Mounted Engine Controls
• Overhead Wing-Mounted Fuel Tank Configuration
• Cabin Ventilation Outlets
Year Painted1989
Exterior• Red, White, Blue - Level 6
• White Upper Fuselage and Wings
• Blue Accent Striping Along Fuselage
• Matching Red, White and Blue Vertical Stabilizer
• Red Engine Cowling
• Red Spinner
• Main and Nose Wheel Fairings
Year Interior1976
Number of Seats4
ConfigurationPassenger
Interior• Level 4
• Burgundy/Red Interior Color Scheme
• Matching Burgundy Carpeting
• Black Instrument Panel With Conventional Radio Stack
• Traditional Analog Instrument Panel
• Dual Control Yokes
• Floor-Mounted Rudder Pedals
• Garmin Portable GPS Mounted on Right Yoke
Inspection Status• Last Annual 11/2025
AirworthyYes
Year1976|
ManufacturerCESSNA|
Model172M SKYHAWK|
ConditionUsed|
Registration #N73289|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atSanford, ME|
Total Time16,957.7|
Range500 Nm|
Max Takeoff Weight1,043.26 kg|
Basic Empty Weight657.71 kg|
Useful Load385.55 kg|
Fuel Capacity Volume242.27 L|
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes|
Complete LogsYes|
Airframe• High-Wing Configuration
• Wing Strut Bracing
• Conventional Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator
• Fixed Tricycle Landing Gear
• Main Landing Gear Wheel Fairings
• Nose Landing Gear Wheel Fairing
• Aircraft Shown Stored Inside a Hangar|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-E2D |
Engine Serial NumberL-29321-27E|
Engine Horsepower111.85 kW|
Engine 1 Time3,679.3 SMOH |
Engine TBO2000|
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2011|
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul0|
Engine Specs• 455 Hrs Since Cylinder Refresh|
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop Model1C160/DTM7553|
Prop Time6189 SMOH |
Number of Blades2|
Blade CompositionAluminum|
Prop Specs• Good Condition|
Modifications/Conversions• O and N 18-Gallon Tank|
Avionics/Radios• MX300 Nav/Comm
• 300 Nav/Comm
• Stratus Transponder
• Garmin Portable GPS Mounted on Right Control Yoke
• Traditional Analog Flight Instrumentation
• Conventional Six-Pack Flight Instrument Arrangement
• Analog Engine Instrumentation
• Panel-Mounted Communication/Navigation Radio Stack
• Dual Control Yokes|
Additional Equipment• Dual Flight Controls
• Pilot and Copilot Control Yokes
• Rudder Pedals
• Panel-Mounted Engine Controls
• Overhead Wing-Mounted Fuel Tank Configuration
• Cabin Ventilation Outlets|
Year Painted1989|
Exterior• Red, White, Blue - Level 6
• White Upper Fuselage and Wings
• Blue Accent Striping Along Fuselage
• Matching Red, White and Blue Vertical Stabilizer
• Red Engine Cowling
• Red Spinner
• Main and Nose Wheel Fairings|
Year Interior1976|
Number of Seats4|
ConfigurationPassenger|
Interior• Level 4
• Burgundy/Red Interior Color Scheme
• Matching Burgundy Carpeting
• Black Instrument Panel With Conventional Radio Stack
• Traditional Analog Instrument Panel
• Dual Control Yokes
• Floor-Mounted Rudder Pedals
• Garmin Portable GPS Mounted on Right Yoke|
Inspection Status• Last Annual 11/2025|
AirworthyYes|
