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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.
Airframe
Total Time
16,957.7
Range
500 Nm
Max Takeoff Weight
1,043.26 kg
Basic Empty Weight
657.71 kg
Useful Load
385.55 kg
Fuel Capacity Volume
242.27 L
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Yes
Complete Logs
Yes
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
Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING O-320-E2D
Engine Serial Number
L-29321-27E
Engine Horsepower
111.85 kW
Engine 1 Time
3,679.3 SMOH
Engine TBO
2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New
2011
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
0
Engine Manufacturer
• 455 Hrs Since Cylinder Refresh
Props
Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Prop Model
1C160/DTM7553
Prop Time
6189 SMOH
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Prop Specs
• Good Condition
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
• O and N 18-Gallon Tank
Avionics
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
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
Exterior
Year Painted
1989
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
Interior
Year Interior
1976
Number of Seats
4
Configuration
Passenger
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
This monthly repayment estimate is provided by Overdrive Commercial Funding Pty Ltd (Australian Credit License: 389328) This estimate is based on a Chattel Mortgage, which is only available where the purchaser of the item intends to use the item for primarily commercial use. The term of this loan is based 60 months with 30% residual & subject to qualifying commercial assets and credit criteria. Fees and charges are not included in this estimate and may apply. If the item is a vehicle and is not listed with a drive away price, any repayment estimate does not include additional costs, such as stamp duty and other government charges. The term of this loan is 60 months. This estimate should be used for information purposes only and is not an offer of finance on particular terms. This repayment estimate is the estimated lowest repayment available from Overdrive Commercial Funding Pty Ltd’s panel of lenders and products for this specific item each day, and includes several assumptions about the item, purchaser, and loan specifics. All loans are subject to eligibility criteria and Overdrive Commercial Funding Pty Ltd loan approval process. A specific quote including details of all fees and charges, or loans for items with primarily or wholly personal use can be obtained via overdrivefunding.com.au or by calling 1800 954 124.
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