1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft 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.
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Refurbished Interior
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Salzburg | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active |
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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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Cessna R172 Hawk XP — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (D-EMPT) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Salzburg
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for D-EMPT.
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