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
| 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 | 109 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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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 39 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $93,111 to $309,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $295,000.
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 3,849 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 registration data pending for N1556V.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $139,984–$191,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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