Cessna 172 , a classic 1959 straight tail

Cessna 172 , an original classic straight tail .

1959 Cessna 172 , a classic aircraft , and a delight to fly . One owner/pilot on private ops for the last 10 years , and has covered NZ from Stewart Island to Cape Reinga ( and more than once ) in that time . Picketed outside , but has been treated with Corrosion X . Condition inside 8/10 , Glass 8/10 , outside/paint 2/10 . Reluctantly offered for sale .

Airframe : Total Time 7698 hours ( 563 in last 10 years ) , and complete with all log books since 1964 . Imported from Australia in 1994 .

Engine : Continental 0300C , fitted in 1967 , and complete with all log books from new . Time is 2418 hours SMOH (on condition),103 hours since bulk strip ( due to oil loss ) . New cylinders fitted 387 hours ago .Mags : 238 hours SOH . Documented oil consumption is about 1 litre per 20 hours , fuel burn is 28 to 30 litres per hour at 95 knots cruise .

Propellor : McCauley IC 172 EM 7654 . 430 hours SOH in April , 2005 , 43 hours since calendar inspection .

Avionics : Icom IC-A210 VHF radio Softcom ATC-4P 4 place intercom with external audio input / output King KT76A/SSD120 Transponder Artex ME 406 ELT Bendix T12C/551A ADF Whelen STC’d LED tail beacon

Inspections due : 100 hour @ 7755.40 ARA
Avionics ELT battery

Extras include : Cleveland wheels and brakes fitted Cover and cowl plugs 3 pair of aluminium chocks Compact aluminium refuelling step ladder Aluminium pickets , plus tiedowns and portable chocks , in travel bag 4 x Hutchwilco life jackets Complete Cessna Service Manual and Parts Manual ( both printed , and soft copy )

SIDs buyers care . At estimated cost of 20k , still makes a cheap aircraft .

$16,000.00 as is , where is. Price is PLUS GST if sold in New Zealand .