1961 CESSNA 172B • $74,500 TTAF:3161 Hrs. SMOH:1607 Hrs. PSOH:25 Hrs. Garmin Aero 660,King KX 155, Garmin GTX335, Garmin GDL 50, ADS-B In And Out Annual Due 11​/​2026, Pitot Static Due 05​/​2026 All Ad’s Complied With, New Carpet 2023, LED Landing​/​Taxi Lights, Drooped Wing Tips, Slick Mags, Spin-On Oil Filter, New Concord Battery, New Door Seals, New Pushrod Seals, Mogas STC, Artex 345 ELT, NKDH

Manufacturer year

1961

Serial Number

17247824

Registration Number

N6924X

Make/Model

CESSNA 172B

Useful Load

853 lbs

Airframe

ANNUAL DUE 11​/​2026 PITOT STATIC DUE 05​/​2026 ALL AD'S COMPLIED WITH

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

CONTINENTAL O-300 D MCCAULEY 1C172EM7653

Avionics

KING KX 155 GARMIN AERO 660 GARMIN GTX335 GARMIN GDL 50 ADS-B IN AND OUT

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

GOOD CONDITION NEW CARPET 2023

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The 1961 Cessna 172B Skyhawk represents one of the earliest production examples of what would become the most widely produced aircraft in aviation history. Introduced as part of the second-generation 172 line, the 172B brought refinements over the original 1956 model, including a more streamlined cowling, a redesigned vertical stabilizer, and the formal adoption of the "Skyhawk" trim package as a deluxe option. Today, the 172B remains a popular entry point into aircraft ownership, valued for its simplicity, reliability, and affordability relative to later-model 172s. Power comes from the Continental O-300-C, a six-cylinder, air-cooled engine producing 145 horsepower. While modest by modern standards, the O-300 is regarded as smooth-running and well-suited to the airframe's weight and aerodynamic profile. Cruise performance typically lands in the 115–120 knot range at 75% power, with fuel burn averaging 8–9 gallons per hour. Many 172Bs flying today have been upgraded with auto-fuel STCs, improving operating economics for owners. The 172B retains the classic straight-tail configuration found on early Skyhawks, distinguishing it visually from the swept-tail models that arrived in 1960 for the 1960 model year — though the 172B itself transitioned to the swept tail. The high-wing, strut-braced design provides excellent visibility, stable handling, and forgiving low-speed characteristics that have made the 172 platform the de facto trainer for generations of pilots. Fixed tricycle gear and manually operated flaps keep systems straightforward and maintenance costs predictable. Inside, the cabin seats four, though useful load and cabin space favor two adults with baggage for cross-country flights. Panels on surviving 172Bs vary widely — many have been modernized with updated avionics stacks, including digital radios, GPS navigators, and in some cases ADS-B Out solutions to meet current airspace requirements. Original interiors are increasingly rare, with most aircraft having undergone at least one interior refresh over their six-plus decades of service. In the used market, the 172B occupies an accessible price tier within the Skyhawk family, generally trading below later 172M, N, and R models. Buyers are typically drawn to the type for personal flying, time-building, or as a stepping stone into ownership. Pre-purchase considerations commonly include engine time, corrosion inspections (particularly in airframes that have spent time in coastal environments), and the status of any logbook gaps given the aircraft's age. For owner-pilots seeking a proven, economical four-place single with a deep parts and support network, the 1961 Cessna 172B continues to deliver the dependable performance and ease of operation that have defined the Skyhawk line for more than 65 years.