1978 Cessna 172N

1978 Cessna 172N

This 1978 Cessna 172N, N5534E, is a well-equipped, actively flown aircraft with strong avionics and solid engine time remaining, making it an excellent IFR trainer, time-builder, or personal travel platform. The aircraft shows 3,730 hours total time with 890 hours since major overhaul on the Lycoming O-320-H2AD (2,000-hour recommended TBO).

A significant avionics upgrade was completed in August 2024, adding modern capability where it matters. The panel includes a new Garmin GNC 355 GPS/COM, providing WAAS GPS capability suitable for IFR operations, along with a new PMA450B audio panel, new 4-place intercom, and a uAvionix tailBeacon for ADS-B Out compliance. Additional avionics include a TKM MX385 Nav/Com as the #2 radio and a Garmin GTX-327 transponder. ADS-B In is handled via Sentry paired with ForeFlight, offering full traffic and weather capability.

Additional equipment includes a Tanis engine heater, master avionics switch, battery tender plug, clock/timer with power switch, and a tow bar. The aircraft is equipped with wheel pants, with the nose wheel pant currently removed but included with the sale.

The aircraft received its most recent annual in July 2025 and has been hangared at KONY. It is flown regularly, so times will increase slightly. There is minor hail damage, reflected in pricing, but the aircraft remains a strong, honest airframe with good utility. Overall, this is a great flying airplane that performs exactly as a 172 should.

This aircraft is being sold only to step up into a Cessna 206 or 210, not due to performance or reliability issues. If you’re looking for a well-sorted 172 with modern avionics, reasonable engine time, and real IFR usefulness, N5534E checks the boxes buyers actually care about.

Located in Throckmorton, TX 76483

For more information, please call 833-265-6113 and mention ID 17288