1965 Cessna 172F Skyhawk
N8596U
Low-Time Triad Overhaul | Garmin WAAS | 2026 Exterior
$104,900
12,861 TTAF
134 SMOH
460 SPOH
870 lb Useful Load
Annual In Progress
A classic Skyhawk with meaningful recent investment
N8596U is a 1965 Cessna 172F with significant recent investment in the areas that matter most to the next owner. The Continental O-300-D was major overhauled by Triad Aviation in February 2025 and currently has approximately 134 hours since overhaul. The aircraft and flight controls were refinished in April 2026.
The panel combines familiar conventional instrumentation with Garmin WAAS navigation, dual Nav/Comms, ADS-B and a JPI engine monitor. With approximately 870 pounds of useful load, N8596U remains a practical four-place Skyhawk for personal flying, training, time building or club use.
The aircraft is currently undergoing its annual inspection and will be sold with the annual completed. We have digitized the logs as well so we can see how well maintained this aircraft is.
Specifications
Airframe
Year: 1965
Model: Cessna 172F Skyhawk
Registration: N8596U
Serial Number: 17252496
Total Time: Approx. 12,861 hours
Useful Load: Approx. 870 lb
Gross Weight: 2,300 lb
Engine
Continental O-300-D
Approx. 134 SMOH
Major overhaul by Triad Aviation, February 2025
Propeller
McCauley 1C172-EM
Approx. 460 SPOH
Avionics
Garmin GPS 400W WAAS
Garmin GI 106B
Garmin GMA 340
Bendix/King KX155
Bendix/King KX170B
Appareo Stratus ESG
Appareo Stratus 2i
JPI EDM-700
Additional Equipment
E.I. digital tachometer
ER14-50 alternator STC
Rosen visors
Pilot and copilot shoulder harnesses
Whelen LED tail navigation light
ACS ignition switch
Exterior
Aircraft and flight controls refinished April 2026 in Light Beige with Sabel Brown and Malt Brown accents.
Interior
Clean tan interior with coordinated seating, side panels and carpeting.
Maintenance & Records
N8596U is currently undergoing its annual inspection and will be sold with the annual completed. The final annual entry, updated aircraft times and current compression readings will be added to the records package when the inspection is complete.
Stikes Aviation has digitized and organized the available airframe, engine, propeller and maintenance records for efficient buyer review.
Available supporting maintenance and repair documentation will be provided to qualified buyers as part of the due diligence process.
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