1979 CESSNA R172 HAWK XP II Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale

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1979 CESSNA R172 HAWK XP II

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$129,900

Payments as low as USD $1,204.19*

Aircraft Location:Chester, Connecticut

Thomas Trapp

Contact:Thomas Trapp

Phone:(860) 412-4182

Salem, Connecticut

(860) 412-4182

Operating Costs

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General

Year

1979

Manufacturer

CESSNA

Model

R172 HAWK XP II

Serial Number

R1723088

Registration #

N172XP

Condition

Used

FlightRules

IFR

Based at

KSNC

Description

1979 Cessna 172K Hawk XP II (Isham 210 HP Conversion) — $129,900 Overview: A true hot-rod 172. This Hawk XP II features the desirable Isham STC conversion, 210 HP Continental TCM IO-360-KB2 with a constant-speed prop. The result is a fantastic-sounding, fast-climbing, and fast-cruising cross-country machine that handles high-density altitudes and short fields with ease. Carefully owned by the same pilot since 2019 (just the second owner since new), she has been flown regularly—most recently on a trip to Martha’s Vineyard (KMVY) in July 2026. Always praised for running exceptionally smooth. IFR Certified Hangaring History: Meticulously cared for across her life—hangared from 1979 to 2019 at Inyokern (KIYK, CA), tied down at Camarillo (KCMA, CA) from 2019–2021, and kept under a covered tie-down at Robertson Field (KSNC, CT) from 2021 to 2026. Additional Details: Second owner since 2019; logs are complete from 2019. Based at KSNC (CT). Reason for sale: Simply not flying enough to justify keeping her (even the IA is giving me a hard time for underutilization). Ready for her next loving home.

Airframe

Total Time

2,511

Airframe Notes

Airframe Total Time (TTSN): 2,511 Hours

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model

CONTINENTAL IO360KB2BN

Engine Horsepower

210 HP

Engine 1 Time

1,275 SFRM

Engine TBO

2000

Engine Notes

Engine: Continental TCM IO-360-KB2 (Isham 210 HP STC) | 1,275 Hours SFRM/SOH (Engine Tach)

Props

Prop Notes

Constant Speed Propeller

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model

GARMIN

Auto Pilot

Yes

Autopilot Manufacturer/Model

S-TEC SYSTEM 20

ADS-B Equipped

Yes

WAAS

Yes

Engine Monitor

Yes

Avionics/Radios

Avionics & Panel: Navigator: Garmin GNS-530W (WAAS GPS/Nav/Com) Autopilot: S-TEC System 20 Single-Axis Autopilot ADS-B: Garmin GDL 82 ADS-B Out

Exterior

Exterior Notes

Original paint; condition fair.

Interior

Number of Seats

Configuration

Passenger

Interior Notes

Original; condition fair.

Inspection Status

Fresh Annual completed May 2026

Airworthy

Yes

Service Logs

Miscellaneous

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