1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1977 Cessna R172 Hawk XP II (N359RC) represents a meticulously refurbished example with only 2,259 total airframe hours. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2022 by Skyward Aviation, including a complete strip and repaint in Snow White with Flight Blue and Firecracker Red accents, along with a full interior refresh featuring custom ultraleather seat coverings, headliner, door panels, and new carpet. The airframe benefits from significant upgrades including a BRS parachute system, vortex generators, and GAMInjector fuel nozzles, with numerous components replaced during the refurbishment such as wheels, brakes, fuel pump, windshield, and engine baffles.

Power comes from a Continental IO-360KB engine with just 305 hours since its 2020 remanufacture, paired with a new Hartzell 3-blade propeller installed at the same time. The panel showcases a full Garmin glass cockpit with dual G3X Touch displays (10.6" PFD and 7" EIS), GTN 750Xi navigator with FlightStream 510, GFC 500 autopilot, GTX 345R transponder, and GTS 800 traffic system. The aircraft just completed its November 2024 annual inspection with strong compression readings and features IFR capability with WAAS/LPV approach certification. Additional modern touches include LED lighting throughout, USB outlets, and CiES fuel senders.