1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP for sale

1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$182,153above typical asking range
Location Hunxe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Total Time 6,264 hrs
Engine SMOH 146 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # F172-1869
Reg # D-EIYJ Germany
Engine CONTINENTAL IO-360-KB
Cruise 129 kts (239 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Standard plus EDM730

Description

Type: Single Prop

Make: Cessna

Model: 172N

Year built: 1979

Registration No.: D-EIYJ

Serial No.: F172-1869

Last annual: 5/2024

Location: Germany, EDLD

Total Time (TTAF): 6264 h

Price: € 157,500

(~ US$ 163,863)

EU VAT paid: yes

No. of passengers: 4

Engine(s)

Number of engines: 1

Make/Model: Lycoming O-320-H2AD

Serial No.: L-3103-76T

Power: 160 PS

Total Time: 146 h

Prop Total Time: 200 h

Description/Details of engines

EGT701 Engine Monitor EDM 730

Erweiterter Lärmschutz

ARC 15.04.2025

Equipment

Avionics

Standard plus EDM730

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model LYCOMING O-320-H2AD Engine Serial Number L-3103-76T Engine Horsepower 160 HP Engine 1 Time 146 SOH Engine TBO 2,000

Inspection

ARC 15.04.2025

Modifications / STCs

EGT701 Engine Monitor EDM 730

Enhanced noise protection

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Julian Appel
controller.com
$182,153

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP

This 1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (D-EIYJ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,264 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 above the market average at $182,153.

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 6,264 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: 6,264 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (D-EIYJ) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Hunxe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

DE

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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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for D-EIYJ.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (D-EIYJ). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

10 price events · sources: controller.com, controlleremea.co.uk, aviationtrader.com.au, winglist.aero, aviastock.com, aircraft24.com

Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $130,392–$181,977.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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