1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

PRICE ON REQUEST
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Location North Perry, FL
Total Time 5,727 hrs
Engine SMOH 2,867 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N758FU
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB
Cruise 129 kts (239 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
Dual Garmin G5 Flight Director HSI. Garmin GSN 430W NAV/COM/GPS. Garmin GMA Audiopanel. Garmin GTX335 ADS-B. Garmin SL40 VHF. Dual CGR-30 Engine Instruments. iPad mini dock I pad included.

Description

C172XP II. 210HP Derated to 190HP. Upgraded Avionics, Fresh paint and Interior.

Engine

Continental IO360KB. Excellent compressions. Fresh overhauled Exhaust. Fresh overhauled Propeller governor. New Propeller.

Interior

New interior with leather seats, new carpet and plastics.

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (N758FU) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 5,727 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.

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 5,727 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: 5,727 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 N758FU.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

North Perry, FL

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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.

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