Here’s a low time 1961 “fastback” 172 with nice cosmetics located in the dry climate of Arizona (FFZ – Falcon Field). Annual was just Completed! TT: 2749, SMOH: 1326. It has ADSB- Out, 2 NAV/COMs, intercom, 406 ELT, Fuel Flow and LED beacon. This 172 has manual flaps (similar to a Cherokee), the modern swept tail and is actually a few knots faster than a 172 with a rear window.

The plane was cared for, and babied, by an A&P/IA and pilot since 2003. The owner was one of the founders of the “Cessnas to Oshkosh” mass fly-ins. Unfortunately, he had a stroke and the plane has been sitting in its hangar. He passed away this year and his family donated it to us. Extensive annual just completed; overhauled magnetos, 1 new cylinder, carburetor overhauled, engine timed, battery installed, fuel lines replaced, new tires & tubes. In total, 45 discrepancies resolved. The owner had a very complete, documented history of the plane, including the original brochure, the production flight test report, the original packing sheet/Equipment List/W&B, and his personalized ball cap with the N-number. Our plan is to sell it, from Falcon Field, to its next “caretaker”. A purchase from Wings of Hope with help fund our free patient transportation in both the US and our international partners.