Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.
Today’s Top Pick is a 2001 Cessna 172S Skyhawk.
This well-maintained Cessna 172S Skyhawk is an excellent option for new and experienced pilots alike, offering a trusted platform for flight training and personal cross-country trips. It is located in Juneau, Wisconsin, and presents a great opportunity for a local buyer or someone willing to travel.
Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, the aircraft has a total airframe time of 2,826 hours. It is current on its inspections, with the most recent annual completed in April 2025 and remaining valid through April 2026.
The cockpit is set up for VFR operations and features dual KX-155A nav/comms, KAP-140 two-axis autopilot with altitude preselect, and KMA-28 audio panel/intercom. For basic transponder needs, it is equipped with a KT-76C, though it is not ADS-B compliant.
Both the interior and exterior are in clean condition, with the interior receiving a score of seven and the exterior paint an eight. The clean state of the aircraft demonstrates the care it has received, and all logs and records are available since new.
With its solid reputation for reliability and straightforward handling, the aircraft is a sought-after option for pilots who appreciate a simple and honest airplane for enjoyable flying.
Listed at $265,000, this 2001 Cessna 172S Skyhawk is a fantastic opportunity to own a clean, well-documented, and time-proven single-engine piston aircraft.
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