1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$239,000
Location Fort Myers, FL
Total Time 2,136 hrs
Engine SMOH 582 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R1722562
Reg # N736JK
Engine Continental O-300
Cruise 122 kts (226 km/h)
ICAO Type C172
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Beautiful 2026 refurbiishmment with full IFR integrated garmin panel including auto pilot

full engine monitoring

and backup analog instruments with halo lighting. Included in the avionics upgrade:

Dual Garmin GI 275 (AI + HSI) GI 275 EIS w/ CIES digital fuel senders Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (2-axis fully coupled) Garmin GNX 375 (WAAS GPS + ADS-B In/Out) Dual Garmin GNC 205 NAV/COM radios Garmin GMA 345 Audio Panel (Bluetooth) w 4 place intercom LEMO plugs plus standard dual jacks integrated USB and USB-C power ports Custom laser-etched powder-coated aluminum panels (upper and lower) All NEW switches breakers and wiring Analog backup gauges with halo lighting system Clean

modern layout with no legacy vacuum system-built for reliability and ease of use.

Description

FOR SALE: 1977 Cessna 172 Hawk XP II - Fully Modernized IFR Platform ' GI 275 Suite ' GFC 500 ' Turnkey This is a pristine example of a Hawk XP II. This aircraft has very low hours at 2136TT and the airframe is beautiful. The plane has undergone a recent comprehensive modernization with a fully redesigned panel, upgraded avionics suite, and interior refurbishment-creating a turnkey IFR platform with performance and capability well beyond a standard 172. No expense was spared in this modernization effort. If you're looking for a reliable, fast (XP II performance), and fully equipped cross-country aircraft with no deferred upgrades, this is it.

Engine

Original 195 HP (STC upgradable to 210 HP) fuel injected Continental IO360 with 582 hours since major overhaul. Runs great. Nice climb and cruise mix with McCauley prop and hub with similar hours since overhaul. Strong, smooth runner with excellent reliability and performance.

Propeller

1977 Hawk XP II with zero corrosion. Always hangared with very low 2136 TTAF hours. Horton STOL kit installed with newer repaint in Dupont 2K Urethane paint. Exterior protected with ceramic sealant. Cockpit covers, Whelan LED beacon, complete logs. Excellent cosmetic condition. A fly-in favorite!

Interior

Fresh interior including - New seat upholstery, door panels, headliner, Vantage Plane Plastics kit (full interior plastics upgrade), headliner, dash eyebrow, Rosen visors, and custom leather YokeUp yokes with integrated PTT, AP disconnect and trim controls. NEW color matched seat belts front and rear. The overall interior is stunning.

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

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John Yacobi
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$239,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N736JK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,136 hours on the airframe. There are currently 33 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 2,136 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: 2,136 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 N736JK.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Fort Myers, FL

Seller reported 1058 more aircraft in FL →

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 N736JK against the NTSB accident database.

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