1976 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHNew one piece instrument panel with etched labeling. Garmin 10" G3X PFD. Garmin GEA24 full engine monitor system with fuel pressure. Garmin GTN 750 NAV/COMM Garmin GNC 255 NAV/COMM Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with electric trim option Garmin remote GTC 345 transponder Garmin remote GMA 245R audio panel Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB ports Garmin 760 AERA Guardian remote C02 detector CEIS digital fuel senders Garmin GAP26 pitot tube with angle of attack Dual Bose ANR plugs with headsets All new wiring and Circuit breakers throughout aircraft Cygnet trim switch
Description
Selling our beautiful one of a kind 1976 R172K Cessna with Isham 210HP engine STC. The airplane was fully gone through and extensively updated in 2024-2025. New interior, Updated paint. full glass instrument panel with many more upgrades. No expenses spared on this aircraft. Very detail oriented. No damage history. AFTT-3849.0 Engine/ PROP SMOH- 609. Hangered and based at Lake Norman airpark 14A.
Engine
SMOH- 609 PROPSMOH-608. Isham 210HP STC. Plane power voltage regulator New engine control cables New cabin control cables Overhauled fuel system NOV 2025 Overhauled slick mags
Interior
New interior in 2025 updated paint in 2025 BAS shoulder harness Re-webbed rear seat belts Extended baggage compartment Interior is super sound proofed Rosin sun visors
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 |
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Leading Edge Aero
trade-a-plane.com
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$295,000
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Mooresville, NC | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP
This 1976 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N1556V) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,849 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 $295,000.
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 3,849 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.
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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 registration data pending for N1556V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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