The plane is in excellent condition, based at Lincoln Park, NJ (N07). You can
see the pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/14267251@N03/
Email: ecgraham@aol.com
Specs:
1980 Cessna 172N - N4879G s/n 17273426
Engine: 540 hours since Lycoming Factory Overhaul - 0-320-H2AD- Serial # L-8311-76T - All ADs complied with.
Airframe: 3345 Total Time
Avionics:
KMA24 Audio Panel
KX170B Dual Nav/Comms
KR87 ADF
K1208 Nav Ind
K1209 Nav Ind
KT78A Transponder
N75 Glideslope
Marker Beacon Indicating Lights
2 Place Intercom
Push-to-Talk in yoke
IFR certified - good until 10/07
Interior: Red and white – original
Exterior: Red/Black/White New Imron paint 2000, New windscreen
Additional: Complete logs (no gaps), NDH – No Known Damage History
Beacon lights
Strobes
External power unit
Fueling steps and handle
Hobbs meter
Owned by professional pilot
Never used as a trainer
Personal info:
I bought it in August of 2000 from Maine Aviation in Portland. They bought it
from the original owner who flew it back from Wichita new from the factory!
He was no longer flying and his son was no longer interested, so it sat for
a while. Maine Aviation rebuilt it firewall forward, including a new windscreen
and paint (Imron). The engine was overhauled by Lycoming.
When I was considering buying it, I went out to the hangar to talk to the mechanics.
I never trust sales people! They have a magnificent hangar, full of Hawkers,
Lears, Citations, etc. The chief mechanic told me that it was their "baby".
They kept it in the corner of the hangar and worked on it whenever they had
a chance. He said the guys all preferred working on the 172 to the jets. It
took them about 7-8 months to rebuild it. He said it was a labor of love and
they were all sorry to see it go.
The interior is original. It is not in bad shape. There is an area on the pilot's
seatback that is worn. It has been treated with fabric strengthener to prevent
further wear. INo real need to have the interior done unless someone really
wanted to spend the money.
Everyone who has worked on it has said it was in great shape.
The annual was done in April. 2008 by Blairstown Aviation (908) 362-0104.