1961 Cessna 172A

1961 CESSNA 172C – LOW-TIME AIRFRAME – LOW-HOUR O-300-D – N8469X

Commonwealth Aircraft is offering this 1961 Cessna 172C, N8469X, located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This aircraft combines approximately 3,090 total airframe hours with a Continental O-300-D engine showing approximately 126 hours since major overhaul.

AIRCRAFT HIGHLIGHTS

• 3,090 total airframe hours

• 126 hours since major overhaul

• Continental O-300-D, 145-horsepower engine

• McCauley two-blade fixed-pitch propeller

• Dual TKM MX300 NAV/COM radios

• Dual VOR/localizer indicators

• Transponder with September 2025 test entry

• ADS-B equipment and status annunciation

• Electronics International digital engine instrumentation

• BendixKing AV8OR portable navigation display

• Alternator conversion documented in 2024

• Four-place cabin with front shoulder restraints

• Complete Logs

• Located in Casa Grande, Arizona

ENGINE

Continental O-300-D

Serial Number: 24955-D-1D

Major Overhaul: November 2004

Calculated Time Since Major Overhaul: Approximately 126 hours

The engine has accumulated relatively few hours since overhaul but has substantial calendar age and periods of limited use. Its mechanical condition should be established through an independent inspection, borescope examination, oil and filter inspection, compression test and controlled engine run.

PROPELLER

McCauley 1C172-EM

Serial Number: 75219

Two-blade fixed-pitch configuration

Approximately 3,089 total hours, subject to reconciliation

INSPECTION STATUS

The last complete annual-inspection entry dated August 31, 2025 states that the aircraft was found unairworthy and that a discrepancy list was provided to the owner. That discrepancy list was not included with the reviewed records, and no subsequent annual approval for return to service was located.

The aircraft is inactive and has not been operationally demonstrated by Commonwealth Aircraft. Avionics, engine, electrical system, instruments and installed equipment remain subject to inspection and functional verification.

N8469X offers an attractive opportunity for an experienced owner, mechanic-assisted buyer or restoration-minded pilot seeking a low-time classic Cessna 172 at a price substantially below comparable current and operational aircraft.

Offered as-is at Reasonable offers will be considered.

All specifications, times, equipment and maintenance history are subject to logbook and physical verification. An independent pre-purchase inspection is strongly encouraged.

COMMONWEALTH AIRCRAFT

423 South Washington Highway

Ashland, Virginia 23005

804-550-3433

commonwealthaircraft.com

Located in Casa Grande, Arizona, convenient to Phoenix, Tucson and buyers throughout the Southwest.