This original “straight-tail” 1956 Cessna 172 is a well-maintained, exceptional quintessential airplane. A Major Engine Overhaul has been completed.  Fresh Annual Inspection in progress. (Compression check, All 6 cylinders are 78/80)

     A great time-builder, hangered & flown in a salt-free mid-south environment, with a smooth running, rugged, six-cylinder Continental O-300, 145 horsepower engine, freshly overhauled with about 10 hours SMOH firewall forward w/ Superior cylinder assemblies). A great “time builder” for an aspiring professional pilot! An initial minimum investment—pay only for gas, maintenance, and an instructor—get your ratings—& sell it in a couple of years at more than what you paid! (The aircraft inflation factor)!

     This well-maintained classic 172 comes equipped with many upgrades, including Cleveland wheels & brakes, a firewall-mounted Airwolf oil filter, raising the oil change interval to 50 hours (a value of some $1,200), LED landing light, a “Plane Power Seven” 50 amp alternator, a single-piece tinted windshield & electric starter. Seat rails and flap tracks are very good, fuselage & wings are zinc chromated.

     Good, resilient paint (blue/white) with a Fresh fresh & clean interior, newly reupholstered front seats with “Y-style” shoulder harnesses, new seat belts, good side panels & rear seats, nice headliner & carpet.

     The original logbooks were lost due to the death of the first owner. Therefore, in 2012, at TACH 613.2, an extensive inspection was conducted of the entire airplane, often referred to as IRAN (Inspect and Repair As Necessary), returning the airplane to an almost new condition! Wind damage, while on the ground, resulted in the replacement of the right wing; otherwise, it was never damaged.

     This “first-edition” Cessna 172 is an attractive combination of vintage charm & contemporary functionality, creating an excellent choice for your flying needs.

     Become a member of the “Straight–Tail” fan club & enjoy the benefits of an airplane built to fly, built to last, to develop essential aviation skills, while maintaining an enduring value.

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