1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$249,500above typical asking range
Location Mayfield, KY
Total Time 2,875 hrs
Engine SMOH 791 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R1722696
Reg # N736QC
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB
Cruise 129 kts (239 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH

Avionics/Radios: PS Engineering PMA8000G BlueTooth Audio Panel and 4 Place Intercom System w/3LMB

USB charging port Garmin GTN650Xi Touchscreen GPS/Nav/Comm/MFD w/ Traffic and Weather (IFR Enroute Terminal) Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument "EFI" Artificial Horizon Garmin G5 Horizontal Situation Indicator "HSI" Garmin GFC500 Digital Autopilot F/D

Blue Level Button

Altitude/Vertical Speed Preselect Approach Couplers Garmin GTX345 Digital Transponder w/ ADS-B In and Out (FIS-B subscription free weather and traffic displayed on 650Xi) Garmin GNC255A Digital Nav/Comm "Go Around" Button Pilot Control Wheel Auto Pilot Quick Disconnect Pilot/Copilot Push-to-Talk Switches (copilot panel mounted) Avionics Master Switch *Some avionics may require activation and/or subscription fees. Additional Equipment/Features: New Windshield 2001 McCauley Constant Speed 2 Blade Propeller JPI EGT-100-6 Digital Engine Monitor (6 EGT/6CHT) Shadin Miniflo-L Fuel Flow Indicator Digital Recording Tachometer Pilot Control Wheel Electric Pitch Trim Refueling Steps/Handles Tanis Engine Preheater Flap Gap Seals Air/Oil Separator Brackett Air F Inertial Reel Shoulder Harness' (pilot/copilot) Wing Strut Cuff and Gear Leg Fairings Wheel Fairings Wing-Tip Strobe Lights Wing-Tip Nav Light Indicators Dual Landing/Taxi Light Instrument Post Lights Pilot/Copilot Articulating Seats RH Hinged Window Rosen Sun Visors Horizontal Stab Abrasion Boots Outside Air Temp Gauge (copilot air vent)

Description

1977 Cessna R172K Hawk XP II. GARMIN LOADED! 2,875 hrs TTAF, 791 hrs SFNEW 195HP KB Engine! Asking $249,500. Garmin G500 Autopilot, Dual G5 EFIs, GTN650Xi, GTX345 ADS-B in/out Xpdr, GNC255A Nav/Comm, PMA8000G BlueTooth Audio/Intercom. 2001 paint, interior, and windshield. JPI Digital EGT/CHT, Shadin Miniflo fuel flow, digital recording tach, Tanis eng heater, flap gap seals, air/oil separator. Annual currently in progress by Cessna Service Center/FAA Repair Station. Very nice XP inside and out! Call Midwest Aviation, Inc. located in Mayfield, KY (M25).

Engine

Engine: 791 hours since FACTORY NEW Continental IO-360-KB5 (195HP) engine. (2,000 Hour TBO) Engine Serial# 356767 Propeller: 791 hours since propeller overhaul. McCauley 2A34C203 (2 blade aluminum constant speed) Propeller Hub Serial# 773641 Blade Serial#s B70185, B74298

Propeller

2,875 hours total time airframe. Always U.S. based and hangared since new. Dry country based since new. (Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico) Original and complete logbooks since new. Damage history: Reskinned aircraft upper (top skins) and painted to match May 2008 due to hail dimples. Work completed by Beegles Aircraft Service located in Greeley, CO.

Interior

Interior Selections: Ivory Ultra leather headliner and window frames, Raven Fabric seats and side panels, brown carpet, and Belt Makers seat belts. Interior completely refurbished November 2001 by Arizona Aircraft Interiors. Exterior Selections: Overall Matterhorn White, with Arctic Blue, platinum, and April Green accents. Complete strip and paint September 2001 by Straube's Coast to Coast Aircraft Services in Kingman, AZ.

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

Price Comparison

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$249,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N736QC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,875 hours on the airframe. There are currently 39 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $92,852 to $309,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,500.

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 2,875 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,875 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $165 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
129 kts (239 km/h)
Max Speed
132 kts (244 km/h)
Range
569 nm (1,054 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Max Weight
2,550 lbs (1,157 kg)
Useful Load
1,010 lbs (458 kg)
Horsepower
195 HP
Fuel Capacity
52 gal (197 L)
Fuel Burn
11 GPH (42 L/h)
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA R172 Hawk XP

Fuel Burn
11.0 GPH
~$72/hr
Variable Cost
$145/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$32,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA R172 Hawk XP. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N736QC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Mayfield, KY

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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 N736QC against the NTSB accident database.

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $135,000–$179,500.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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