N943KS 1978 Cessna 172N/180HP Skyhawk
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N943KS 1978 Cessna 172N/180HP Skyhawk

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180HP Conversion, Gross Weight Increase, Garmin 430 WAAS

If you’ve been looking for a Cessna 172 with a 180HP conversion, this is it!  This Skyhawk features a fresh engine overhaul and is ready for its next owner. We just flew it all the way from Phoenix, Arizona, back to our hangar in Kokomo, Indiana and it performed great!

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Aircraft Specs

FAA Registration: N943KS
Total Time: 4,769
Serial: 17270273
Hours Since Overhaul: 14.34
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
Type of Overhaul: Major Overhaul to New Limits
Engine Serial: L-31280-36A
Date of Overhaul: September 2025
Engine Model: O-360-A4M
Name of Overhaul Shop: Aircraft Engine Specialist, LLC
Engine HP: 180
Last Annual Completed: May 2026
Useful Load: 975lbs
Date of Prop Overhaul: January 1987
Usable Fuel: 38 Gallons (61 Gallons Useable with Aux Tanks)
Hours Since Prop Overhaul: Hours on New Prop: 2,833
Avionics

PS Engineering PMA 6000 Audio Panel

Garmin GNS-430 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com 1

King KY-196 Com 2

King KT-74 ADS-B Out Transponder

S-TEC 20 Autopilot (Heading and Nav only)

King KNS-80 (inop)

Other Equipment & Modifications

Penn Yan Aero Services 180 HP Conversion STC

Powerflow Short Stack Exhaust

Electroair Electronic Ignition System

Gross Weight Increase STC

Micro Dynamics Vortex Generators

Flint Aux Tip Tanks

Challenger Air Filter

LED Landing and Taxi Lights

Fuel Steps

Dual Push to Talk

Digital Tachometer

FAR 91.411 & .413 valid through May 2028

Compressions Last Annual: 1.) 78 2.) 78 3.) 78 4.) 78

Exterior:
The aircraft was stripped and painted in 2013 using Matterhorn White, Aviation Grey, Medium Grey, and Gloss Black. The paint is in great condition and are no signs of hail or corrosion!
Interior:
The interior was reupholstered in 2013 when the aircraft was repainted. The interior is in good condition and there are no rips or tears in the seats.
Ownership History:
The aircraft has been owned by the same family in the Phoenix, AZ region since the 1990s!
Damage History:
There was an off-field landing in 2025 due to an engine failure. There was no damage to the aircraft, but the wings were removed to facilitate transport back to the airport. The engine was removed and a major overhaul was performed. We just flew it back to Indiana without any issue!
Logbook Condition:
Complete and well detailed since new
In-flight Report:
“This is a great Cardinal! The aircraft flew straight and true on the 700nm journey back to Kokomo. The recent avionics upgrade is a nice addition that will serve the next owner well.” Albert, Pilot
All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection. This aircraft is offered subject to prior sale and may be removed from the market without notice