1961 Cessna 175B Skylark - Upgraded & IFR-Ready
This 1961 Cessna 175B Skylark has been meticulously maintained and upgraded into a true performer. With only 2667 TT (hours will increase with regular flying), it features a Lycoming O-360 (928 SMOH, 464 STOH) paired with a Hartzell 2-blade constant-speed propeller (968 SPOH), delivering reliable 180 HP performance that easily outpaces a C172 at a fraction of the cost.
Cosmetically, this Skylark shines with stunning 8/10 paint, a 9.5/10 interior, and crystal-clear glass, making it look nearly showroom new.
The panel is fully modernized and IFR-ready, equipped with:
• Dual Garmin G5s (ADI/HSI with OAT & wind data)
• GNX 375 GPS/ADS-B In/Out
• GNC 255A Nav/Com & GTR 225 Com
• Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Pitch Trim (Garmin's C175 certification testbed)
• PMA 8000G Audio Panel, JPI EDM-900 Engine Monitor, and more
With a useful load of 934 lbs, Rosen visors, LED lighting, Bose LEMO headset jacks, USB ports, and upgraded comfort features, this Skylark is ready for IFR training, time-building, or family flying adventures.
Comes with complete logs since new-including the original 1961 brochure.
Avionics / Equipment
This Skylark is equipped with a fully modernized IFR panel:
• Dual Garmin G5s (ADI/HSI with OAT & wind direction)
• GNX 375 GPS/Transponder with ADS-B In/Out
• GNC 255A Nav/Com
• GTR 225 Com
• Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot with Pitch Trim (Garmin testbed for C175 certification)
• PS Engineering PMA 8000G Audio Panel with 4-place intercom
• JPI EDM-900 Primary Engine Monitor
• Artex ELT 345
• Dual Avion yokes with electric trim and dual PTT
• Heated pitot and stall vane
• LED panel lighting
Additional Features:
• Electric pitch trim
• CIS digital fuel senders
• Full LED exterior lighting (position, anti-collision, landing)
• Rosen sun visors
• LEMO connectors for BOSE headsets (front seats)
• Individual headset/intercom jacks for both front and rear seats
• USB charging ports (front left and right panels)
• Precise Flight adjustable cabin vents
Airframe
1961 Cessna 175B Skylark with 2667 TT (hours increasing as flown regularly). Always hangar-kept and meticulously maintained with complete logs since new. Features include Knots 2U flap gap seals, CIES fuel senders, heated pitot with stall warning vane, and Rosen sun visors. 934 lb. useful load. Pristine condition inside and out.
Engines / Mods / Prop
• Engine: Lycoming O-360 (180 HP, Del Air STC), 928 SMOH / 464 STOH, 2000-hour TBO. A reliable and powerful upgrade over the original GO-300, delivering smooth performance and lower maintenance costs.
• Propeller: Hartzell 2-blade constant-speed, 968 SMOH, providing excellent climb and cruise efficiency. Bigger hub (No AD)
Mods & Upgrades:
• Full LED exterior lighting (position, anti-collision, landing)
• CIES digital fuel senders
• Knots 2U flap gap seals
• Heated pitot & stall warning vane
• JPI EDM-900 primary engine monitor for precise, real-time management
Interior / Exterior
Interior 9/10
Exterior 7/10
Remarks
This 1961 Cessna 175B Skylark is a rare find, upgraded to outperform modern C172s at a fraction of the cost. With 2667 TT (increasing as flown), a Lycoming O-360 (928 SMOH / 464 STOH), and a Hartzell constant-speed propeller (968 SPOH), it delivers excellent speed, climb, and range. The IFR panel features a Garmin GFC-500 autopilot (installed by Garmin as the C175 testbed) and a complete Garmin glass suite, including dual G5s, GNX 375 GPS/ADS-B, GNC 255A Nav/Com, GTR 225 Com, PS Engineering 8000G audio panel, and a JPI EDM-900 primary engine monitor with CIES fuel senders. With 8+/10 paint, a 9.5/10 interior, beautiful glass, and Rosen visors, this aircraft presents as a showpiece. A 934 lb useful load makes it ideal for IFR training, time-building, or family trips. Includes complete logs since new and the original 1961 Cessna brochure. Meticulously maintained, this Skylark is ready for its next adventure.
