1965 Cessna 172F Skyhawk For Auction In Michigan USA (N5687R)
The Cessna 172F Skyhawk, registration N5687R, is a four-seat, single-engine aircraft featuring a Lycoming O-360-A1A 180-horsepower engine conversion and a Hartzell two-blade constant-speed propeller. Its familiar high-wing design and versatile cabin make it an appealing platform for personal transportation, recreational flying, and general aviation use. Available maintenance records document major engine and propeller overhaul history, providing prospective buyers with a foundation for evaluating the aircraft’s maintenance background.
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Description
Highlights
180-HP engine conversion: Equipped with a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine, offering a higher-powered configuration than the standard Cessna 172F.
Documented major maintenance: Available records include a 2015 engine overhaul and a 2015 propeller overhaul, giving buyers valuable insight into the aircraft’s maintenance history.
Versatile four-seat design: The established Cessna 172 platform offers practical utility for recreational flying, personal travel, and general aviation activities.
Performance Specs (Verify with W&B sheet and POH)
Gross Weight: 2,300 lb
Useful Load: 820 lbs
Cruise Speed: 131 mph (75% power at 7,000 ft)
Range: 555 statute miles (36 gallons, no reserve, at 75% power)
Fuel Capacity: 39 gallons total
Fuel Burn: 7–8 GP
Aircraft Specs
Make: Cessna
Model: 172F
SN: 17253330
Time: 4,999 hours TTAF
Date of annual: 2/11/26
Engine
Make: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1A
SN: L-16861-36A
Time: 321 hours SMOH
Horsepower: 180 hp
Date of overhaul: July 27, 2015
Location of overhaul: Poplar Grove Airmotive, Inc., Poplar Grove, Illinois
Propeller
Make: Hartzell
Model: HC-C2YK-1BF
SN: CH1180E
Time: 321 SMOH
Type: Constant-speed, variable-pitch, 2-blade
Avionics
Steam Gauge
KX 155 Radios
KT76A Transponder
ADS-B Out tail beacon
Flight Rules: IFR VFR
IFR Capable: Yes
IFR certified Date: Not current
Additional Features
Incident Date(s): No incidents reported based on NTSB and FAA Data
Logbooks: No Gaps
Known Flaws: None known
Known Corrosion: None known
Exterior
The aircraft features a white and burgundy paint scheme. The paint year and any prior repaint or exterior refurbishment are not documented in the records reviewed.
Interior
The cabin features brown seat cushions and backrests, burgundy carpeting and lower upholstery, and tan interior trim. The date of any interior refurbishment or upholstery replacement is not documented in the records reviewed.
Date of Refurb: February 11, 2026- New Airtex Carpet installed
Online auction starts 25th November, 2026. View full logbooks & additional data online (https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/1046516)



















