1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

PRICE ON REQUEST
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Location Salzburg
Engine SMOH 950 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # D-EMPT Germany
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB
Cruise 129 kts (239 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

GARMIN AVIONIC

Description

NEW GARMIN AVIONIC with GFC 500 AP Airplane time state: 2535 Airframe total time since new 1000 TT SOH Engine Continental IO-360-KB TBO 2000 Hartzell Constant Speed Prop OH2023

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

Propeller

Hartzell Constant

Interior

Original Interior (8/10) Beige / Grey

Exterior

Original Paint (8/10) White / Red / Blue

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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (D-EMPT) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 39 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $92,852 to $309,900.

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.

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

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Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-EMPT) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Salzburg

Seller reported

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-EMPT.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-EMPT). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

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