1978 Cessna FR-172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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
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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Refurbished Interior
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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Germany | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Salzburg Jet Aviation
planecheck.com
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$275,844 *
€ 235,000
|
Austria | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Cessna FR-172 Hawk XP
This 1978 Cessna FR-172 Hawk XP (D-EMPT) is a 4-seat single engine piston .
The FR-172 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna FR-172 Hawk XP — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (D-EMPT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for D-EMPT.
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