1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$138,850below typical asking range
Location Tulsa, OK
Total Time 3,480 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,938 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R1722844
Reg # N736WK
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB
Cruise 129 kts (239 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

Garmin 430W GPS Garmin 345 Audio Panel Garmin 327 Transponder Garmin Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth Stratus USB Power Insight G2 Engine Monitor AV-20S Standby Attitude BendixKing AeroCruze 100 Flat Pack Autopilot

Description

Beautiful 210 HP Cessna 172 HawkXP with constant speed propeller. Only 3,480 TT. Garmin 430W (WAAS) GPS, ADS-B IN/OUT, Garmin GMA345 audio panel, Garmin GTX327 transponder, Garmin Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth, BendixKing Autopilot, Graphic engine monitor, Strike Finder stormscope, AV-20S standby attitude, Airwolf Air/Oil separator, Stratus USB power recep, BAS four point restraint system in front seats, Tanis preheat system and more! All wiring under panel replaced with new. Windows replaced 2023. Times aprox as airplane is still being flown. Will come with fresh annual April 2026.

Engine

Continental IO-360-KB Isham Conversion 210HP Tanis Preheat System Constant Speed Propeller

Interior

Beautiful interior redone in 2018 Soundproofed interior BAS four point restraint system in front seats

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

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Alex Gravley
trade-a-plane.com
$138,850

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N736WK) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,480 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 $138,850.

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 3,480 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 3,480 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $165 for pre-purchase inspection

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 registration data pending for N736WK.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Tulsa, OK

Seller reported 165 more aircraft in Oklahoma →

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 N736WK against the NTSB accident database.

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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