1973 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Airplane in good condition, hangared, NDH. Airplane current with all Cessna SID; Annual inspection expired, ARC expired. The Airplane will be delivered with fresh Annual inspection and ARC renewed.
Interior
Interior in fabric, in very good condition, refurbished in 2019, color blue.
Exterior
In good condition, no sign of corrosion, color Yellow and green.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Orio Air Service
planecheck.com
|
$148,823 *
€ 130,000
|
Italy | May 03, 2026 | 61 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP
This 1973 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (I-MISS) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 7,485 hours on the airframe. There are currently 37 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $92,957 to $309,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $148,823.
The R172 Hawk XP cruises at 129 kts (239 km/h) with a range of 569 nm (1,054 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 11 GPH (42 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $68/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $145/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 7,485 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna R172 Hawk XP — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-MISS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check I-MISS against the NTSB accident database.
