1979 Cessna 172 XP
Single Engine Piston
FOR SALEAircraft Details
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IFRIFR Mainly Garmin avionics GMA 345 AUDIO/ ICS KX-155 NAV/COM GARMIN GNC 355 WITH LVP APPROACH GARMIN GNC 355 WAAS GPS/COM GARMIN FLIGHT STREAM 510 GARMIN CONNEXT SD WIFI GARMIN GTX 350 X-PDR
MOCE CADSB. GARMIN GAE 12 DIG. ALT. ENCODER GARMIN GAD 29D // GAD 13 SYSTEM GARMIN GMU 11 MAGNETOMETER GARMIN GTP 59 OAT GARMIN G-5 EAD/DG GARMIN G-5 EHSI GARMIN GT-50 CHRONOGRAPH MFD
KING VOR/ILS AEROSPACE OIL TEMP / OIL PRESSURE DIGITAL DISPLAY NEW S-TEC Starter ACF COOLING FAN ARTEX 406 ELT ART Wing X
Wing ExtensionsCert in USA also. Rosen visor Articulating seats Shoulder Harnesses Wheel Fairings Painted Spin On Oil Filter Tanis Preheater New Baffles and Seals New Alternator New Oil Cooler Mags O/H New Wiring Harness Wingtip Strobes
Description
PRISTINE XP II, Aerotec Engine 4 years Warranty, Previously U.S. registered, No damage history, All logs since new, Mtow 2675, Empty wt 619, Useful load 1055 lb, Fresh annual, Can quote delivery, Possible trade up to 185 amphib
Engine
ENGINE 87 Hours, o/h 05/25 , AEROTECH , IO360-KB , TBO 2000, ISHAM 210HP, Compression 76-74-70-74-75-75 , O/H MAGS, New wiring harness. PROP 87 Hrs, O/H May 2025
Interior
INTERIOR New Leather Interior 2023, New Carpets, Plastics EXTERIOR New Paint 2025 , White with Blue Trim 10/10 , Hangered
Inspection
Fresh annual
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
globalair.com
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$199,000
|
ON, Canada | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,000
|
Hawkesbury, ON, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Cessna 172 XP
This 1979 Cessna 172 XP (C-FPFZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,670 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 172 XP aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $145,000 to $199,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $199,000.
The 172 XP cruises at 122 kts (226 km/h) with a range of 640 nm (1,185 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 8.6 GPH (33 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $47/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $130/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 4,670 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Cessna 172 XP — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (C-FPFZ) is registered outside the US.
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Title Status
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Safety Record
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