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1976 Cessna R172K Hawk XPSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mooresville, NC, USA

This 1976 Cessna R172K Hawk XP, registration N1556V, is a comprehensively updated aircraft with a total airframe time of 3,849 hours. It features an Isham 210 horsepower engine STC, with both the engine and propeller having 608 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft has no damage history and has undergone an extensive modernization program from 2024-2025, with no expense spared according to the seller.

The panel is a new, one-piece design with etched labeling and is built around a full glass Garmin suite. This includes a 10-inch G3X PFD, a GTN 750 and GNC 255 for navigation/communication, a GFC 500 autopilot with electric trim, and a full...

Year
1976
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
R172K HAWK XP
Tail #
N1556V
Serial #
R1722201

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,849 hrs
Engine 1 Time
608 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
608 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 750 - GTN NAV/COMM

Comms

Garmin GNC 255 - GNC NAV/COMM

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC autopilot with electric trim option

Audio

Garmin GMA 245R - remote GMA audio panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - remote GTC transponder

PFD

Garmin G3X - 10" PFD

EMS

Garmin GEA 24 - full engine monitor system with fuel pressure

Additional Equipment

Instrument Panel

New one piece instrument panel with etched labeling

USB Ports

Garmin GSB 15 - Dual GSB USB ports

Portable GPS

Garmin Aera 760 - Guardian

CO2 Detector

Remote CO2 detector

Fuel Senders

CEIS digital fuel senders

Pitot Tube

Garmin GAP 26 - pitot tube with angle of attack

Wiring

All new wiring and Circuit breakers throughout aircraft

Trim Switch

Cygnet trim switch

Control Yokes

Cygnet control yokes

Landing Lights

LED landing/Taxi lights

Strobe Lights

Aero led synched strobes and nav lights

Door Pins

Mcfarlane removable door pins

Voltage Regulator

Plane power voltage regulator

Engine Control Cables

New engine control cables

Cabin Control Cables

New cabin control cables

Fuel System

Overhauled fuel system NOV 2025

Magnetos

Overhauled slick mags

Shoulder Harness

BAS shoulder harness

Seat Belts

Re-webbed rear seat belts

Baggage Compartment

Extended baggage compartment

Sound Proofing

Interior is super sound proofed

Sun Visors

Rosin sun visors

Headsets

Bose ANR - Dual ANR plugs with headsets

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2025
Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
New interior in 2025
Exterior Notes
Updated paint in 2025

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Isham 210HP
Engine Power
210 HP

Asking Price

$295,000

Aircraft Location

Mooresville, NC, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 22, 2026: $295,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane

Jan 13, 2026: $325,000 - trade-a-plane

Jan 13, 2026: $325,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jan 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$295,000