1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRInop Garmin GDL 82 ABS-B Out Dual Garmin G5s Garmin 340 Audio Panel GNC 255 NAV/COM Garmin GTX 330 transponder
Description
Up for sale is a nice Hawk XP II with the 210 horsepower upgrade. The engine has under 50 hours SMOH. Equipped with a Garmin 430, dual Garmin G5 displays, ADS-B out, and more. This plane is being sold with a fresh engine overhaul that was completed in March 2026.
Engine
20 SMOH in March of 2026
Propeller
This is a nice 172XP with the 210 horsepower STC. Last annual was March 23 2026. Last 91.411 and 91.413 certs were May 8 2024.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kraemer Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$159,000
|
Germantown, MD | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP
This 1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N758ES) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 39 R172 Hawk XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $93,111 to $309,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $159,000.
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
FAA registration data pending for N758ES.
Location & Ownership
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 N758ES against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $135,000–$181,977.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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