1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
1978 Cessna 172 Hawk XP II. There are 1,668 hours total time on this aircraft, both airframe and engine since new. The logs are complete from the factory to present and there is no damage history. It spent the first 12 years of its life in California, then came to Pennsylvania, and has been hangered it's entire life, which shows in the original and pristine appearance. The airplane is being sold for the estate of the deceased owner and will be sold with a fresh annual inspection. The logs are available, and the aircraft will be shown by appointment only.
Engine
Engine: Continental O-360K 1668 hrs. TTSN Engine: The Continental O-360K engine has a TBO of 1500 hours. It has been faultless throughout its life, with no cylinders replaced and all cylinders measuring in the mid-seventies at the last annual inspection. Prop: 175 hrs. TSOH
Interior
The factory installed interior is very nice. It is done in brown vinyl and fabric seats and sidewalls with matching brown carpet. The glass is excellent and there is little or no plastic trim cracking.
Exterior
Still wearing its original factory colors of overall Juneau white with Hershey Brown trim and Butterscotch accent. The condition is outstanding for its age, still shiny, with the patina that only comes with constant care.
Inspection
fresh annual inspection. The logs are available
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Steve Weaver Associates
trade-a-plane.com
|
$120,000
|
Connellsville, PA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 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 (N736VL) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,668 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 below the market average at $120,000.
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. With 1,668 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
KRYSTYNIAK JOHN A DBA
Registration Address
ACME, PA
Certificate Issued
1998-04-29
Airworthiness
1993-08-12
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N736VL.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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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