1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Garmin Aera 660 on Gizmo Garmin GTR 205 Comm King KT76A Transponder 406 ELT 4 place intercom EDO 2440B's excellent condition
bought/installed 2016 S/N 299 300 Horton Stol R/H Hinged Window Long range tanks 68 gal Wheels and landing gear 78 inch land prop Isham 210 HP upgrade Articulating Front Seats EGT Heavy Duty Battery Courtesy Lights Heated Pilot True Air Speed Ground Service Plug Oil Quick Drain Fan Driven Ventilation System
Description
210 HP STC, All logs, Great Performer, Always fresh water
Engine
Engine: 1306 hours, 210 HP STC engine is IO-360-KB TBO 2000 Prop: Both Land and Sea Props, Freshly overhauled Sea prop with 0 hours
Interior
INT: Red-Clean cloth interior. EXT: White with Red
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Canadian Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$167,000
$165,000
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Hawkesbury, ON, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Cessna R172 Hawk XP
This 1979 Cessna R172 Hawk XP (C-GQOC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,600 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 $167,000.
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 2,600 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.
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Cessna R172 Hawk XP — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-GQOC) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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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