1976 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1976 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$239,000Overpriced
Location Doylestown, PA
Total Time 3,391 hrs
Engine SMOH 770 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R172221
Reg # N1946V
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
COM1: GTN750xi COM2: GNC355 GMA345 Audio Panel

Description

Amazingly well Garmin equipped, low time Cessna R172 Hawk XP. A very comfortable and capable IFR platform, this is the perfect airplane for both long x-country flights, or a Sunday morning breakfast trip to your favorite airport diner.

Interior

Leather seats, sheepskin covers on front seats 2022 new Cessna Control Wheels

Exterior

Blue and white

Inspection

Annual 3/25 IFR 10/25

Modifications / STCs

Garmin G5 standby

GFC500 with ESP, Electronic Pitch Trim, and Smart Glide

Guardian 452R Remote CO Detector

GSB-15 USB chargers (4)

Rosen Visors

All LED lights

Wheel Pants (not shown on the pictures)

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Marcel Bisschops
trade-a-plane.com
$239,000
Marcel Bisschops
controller.com
$239,000
$259,000
Marcel Bisschops
aviationtrader.com.au
$267,060
Marcel Bisschops
controlleremea.co.uk
$263,654 *
GBP £195,811

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1976 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N1946V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,391 hours on the airframe. There are currently 36 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $94,565 to $309,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $239,000.

The R172 Hawk XP cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 3,391 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,391 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $129 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna R172 Hawk XP — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
122 kts (226 km/h)
Max Speed
124 kts (230 km/h)
Range
640 nm (1,185 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
878 lbs (398 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Capacity
56 gal (212 L)
Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH (33 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA 172

Fuel Burn
8.6 GPH
~$56/hr
Variable Cost
$130/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA 172. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N1946V.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Doylestown, PA

Seller reported 101 more aircraft in PA →

Title 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 N1946V against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

4 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, trade-a-plane.com

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$165,000
Range: $157,500 — $212,000
Confidence: 40%
vs. Market
+45%
Above Market

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