1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk N7281A

Detailed Description

• Great early model Cessna 172 that presents better than most. Great paint, great interior, subtle avionics upgrades, and a mid time engine. Fresh annual inspection February 2026. It's powered by a 145HP Continental O-300 engine with 600 hours SMOH. The aircraft boasts a pristine paint finish and an immaculate interior. Equipped with AUTO GAS STC, and  features LED Strobe, NAV and Landing lights.
  
  Additional photos and log books available by request 

  • Broker: Brayson Robbins
    Zane Co Aero 
    Paris, Texas KPRX Cox Field 
    http://www.zanecoaero.com
    
    Aircraft Location: 
    KPRX Cox Field Paris, Texas

• Sale Status: For Sale

• Year:1956

• Make/Model: CESSNA 172

• Registration #: N7281A

• Serial #: 29381

• Location: PARIS , TX USA

  General Specs

  Total Time: 3326

  Engine 1 Time: 604 SMOH

  Prop 1 Time: 604 SMOH

  Useful Load: 945 lb

  Condition: Used

  Year Painted: 2006

  Interior Year: 2006

  Flight Rules: VFR

  # of Seats: 4

  Avionics / Equipment

  Garmin GNC255A Nav/Com slaved to Bendix/King CDI w/Glideslope  
  PSE PM1000 Intercom
  Stratus Appareo transponder ADSB OUT  
  Electronics International CA-1 Carb Temp/OAT meter 
  Encoding altimeter

  Airframe

  1- Aircraft  TT: 3326     Current Tach: 906.54
  2- Annual Inspection Next Due:  Feb. 2027
  3- ELT Battery Due: Jan. 2028
  4- Certified VFR Next Due: Mar. 2028 
  5- IFR capable 
  6- Multiple STC's       
  7- All Applicable / Recurring Airworthiness Directives are current.
  8- Complete Log Books 
  9- Useful Load: 945 lbs 
  In Annual, performed 2/2026

  Engines / Mods / Prop

  ENGINE:
  Continental O-300B S/N 11616-D-6-B, 145HP, TBO (1,800HRS)
  TTE- 3326 hrs 
  SMOH- 604 hrs in 1993 
  Compressions #1. 74/80 #2. 75/80 #3. 74/80 #4. 74/80 #5. 72/80 #6. 78/80
  
  PROP:
  McCauley Fixed Pitch Prop EM7653 
  SNEW- 604 hrs in 1993

  Interior / Exterior

  Interior: Rated: 8/10
  Red cloth seats, side panels and carpet, tan hedliner replaced in 2006. The interior is in great shape.
  
  Exterior: Rated: 8/10
  Painted in 2006 in Sherwin Williams Jet Glo Matterhorn White, with Marlin Blue and Red Baron accent stripes. Shines great and has fantastic ramp appeal. Minor imperfections.

  Remarks

  Additional Equipment:
  Fuel Tanks 37 Gal.
  Manual Flaps
  Fresh Air Vents
  2 Place Intercom
  Fire extinguisher 
  STC'S: Auto Gas , McFarlane seat rails, One Piece Windshield, Power Plane Alternator 
  
  Maximum Speed: 124 knots @ 10gph
  Cruise Speed: 111 knots @ 7gph
  Wingspan: 36 feet.
  Length: 25 feet.
  Empty Weight: Approximately 1300 lbs.
  Gross Weight: 2200 lbs.
  Fuel Capacity: 42 gallons.
  Range: 420 nm.
  Takeoff Distance: 950 ft (ground roll).
  Landing Distance: 600 ft (ground roll).
  
  Additional Details:
  Location- Paris, TX (KPRX)
  Brayson Robbins Broker- Zane Co Aero - Paris, TX (KPRX)
  Complete Log Books
  February 2026 Annual Inspection
  
  Aircraft specifications are subject to change at any time. This specification sheet is intended as preliminary information and is subject to verification by the purchaser