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1978 Cessna 172 Hawk XP
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Cessna 172 series listings ($145,750), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +5.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna 172 Hawk XP |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna 172H
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna 172H (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 515 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 114 kts · 131 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 865.0 / 520.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The 172H seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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