N7254Q – Cessna 172L Skyhawk – PARTner 91 Arizona Aircraft

1972 Cessna 172L
Skyhawk
N7254Q

Basic VFR,
Great for Training or Pleasure

TTAF	SMOH	SPOH
6830	890	1420

$88,000 USD

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the world's most popular single engine, ideal for recreational flying and flight training.

Built since 1956, derived from the venerable Cessna 170, the 172 Skyhawk has taught more people how to fly, and has provided more hours of sheer flying enjoyment, than any other aircraft ever. The core design has remained largely unchanged, and the aesthetics have stayed the same for decades now. Other models, such as the 177 Cardinal, tried to replace the 172, but they simply could not do what the tried and true Cessna 172 can do.

N7254Q has lived in the Arizona dry country for decades, always in a hangar, and is now looking for a new owner to fly it more often and enjoy real flying for a modest investment.

Please carefully review the specs, the detailed high resolution image gallery, and the walkaround video below. A significant effort has been made to fully review logbooks and document the specifications and history of this aircraft. If you reach out to me, I can digitally share all logbooks and important documents.

General Specifications

Power (Lycoming O-320-E2D):	150 HP	Recommended Engine TBO:	2000 HRS
Service Ceiling:	13,100 FT	Fuel Capacity (useable):	42 GAL
Wingspan:	36 FT 1 IN	Height:	8 FT 10 IN
Takeoff Distance (ideal):	865 FT	Landing Distance (ideal):	520 FT
Cabin Width:	40 IN	Cabin Height:	48 IN
Normal Cruise Speed:	132 MPH	Range (optimal):	655 NM
Rate of Climb (optimal):	645 FPM	Vso (Stall, Dirty):	49 KIAS

These specifications were gathered from a variety of sources, including a POH, and are subject to buyer confirmation.

Numbers at a Glance

Born On (Airworthiness Cert):	5 April 1972
Factory Serial Number:	17260554
Flight Rules:	VFR
Total Time on Airframe (TTAF):	6830 hrs
Engine Since 1982 Major OH (SMOH):	890 hrs
TBO (Lycoming O-320-E2D):	2000 hrs
Prop Time Since Overhaul:	1420 hrs
Hours Since New Magnetos:	360 hrs
Gross Weight:	2300 lbs
Empty Weight:	1397 lbs
Useful Load:	903 lbs
Next Annual Insp Due:	Jan 2027

Hours are a close approximation and will change as aircraft is flown.

Summary

Aircraft hangared at Holbrook Municipal (P14) in Arizona, 130 nm NE of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (KPHX)
Has lived in the dry high country of Arizona for most of its life
Dec 2025 annual inspection: compressions are 78/78/77/78
No known damage history; deep logbook review revealed no signs of accident damage
The NTSB database indicates no accidents or incidents
Factory paint is in fair condition, nicer on the sides and poorer on top surfaces
All ADs C/W - AD Compliance Report available digitally with logs
One short timespan (2 years) of a missing airframe logbook, otherwise complete logs
All logbooks are digitally scanned and available upon request

Avionics and Equipment

Terra TX760 comm radio
Terra TX720 comm radio
Terra TN200 nav radio
Terra Tri-Nav VOR/LOC/Glideslope
Terra TRT250D transponder
Terra TMA350D audio panel
Apollo 360 GPS
Rosen sun visors

Note: This aircraft does not have ADS-B Out.

Walkaround Video

Aircraft Evaluation

As the broker, I make a significant effort to represent an aircraft in as much detail as possible. I share with you not only the benefits and features I've discovered, but also the issues or concerns that I found during my extensive intake and deep logbook review process. I present dozens of detailed, high resolution images, and an extensive walkaround video. Please review this material in detail. All logbooks and other important documents are professionally scanned, well organized, and available for your review.

My goal is that any Buyer making the effort to look at an aircraft in person can first see the aircraft "virtually" on this web page.

Exterior - Considering that N7254Q has its original paint, the exterior really looks pretty good. The top surfaces are "fair" and exhibit aging and fading in some places. The remaining portions of the paint look good and will likely look great with some additional care. Consistent with its age, there are some paint scuffs and scratches, particularly around the wing leading edges, forward of the fuel filler points.

The aluminum on this Skyhawk is overall straight and in good condition. The right aileron shows some very minor hangar rash, and the rudder skin shows some very minor deformations. The left main gear cover has a minor deformation.

The main tires were replaced shortly after these pictures were taken, so they are fresh and full of tread. The Plexiglas windshield looks clear and bright.

The Image Gallery (below) contains close-up, detailed, high resolution images so that you can get a better idea of the aircraft exterior condition.

Instrument Panel - The basic VFR instrument panel on Skyhawk N7254Q is simple, clean, well organized, but dated. It has a suite of Terra radios and an audio panel, including an electronic CDI. It does not have ADS-B Out.

Please refer to the "Avionics and Equipment" list above for complete details of all avionics, and to the Image Gallery below for close-up images.

Interior - The spartan interior in N7254Q has good upholstery and carpet. There is a repair to the co-pilot side seatback, but overall the seat covers are in good working condition. The front portion of carpet is missing, as are the front side kick panels and rear side panels. The headliner is intact and clean, but shows some aging. While the interior is fully useable, it could use some attention if you want to have a great looking interior.

Please review the high resolution images in the Image Gallery for more details on the interior condition.

Overall - This Skyhawk is an opportunity to get into the world's most popular single engine aircraft for a great price. It can use some cosmetic attention, however those items are generally inexpensive and easy to address, giving the new owner an opportunity to put in some "sweat equity" and make this a really nice Skyhawk.

Please reach out to me so that I may answer any questions you have.

Logbooks available digitally upon request.

Detailed Image Gallery
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