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1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XPSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, AZ, USA

This 1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP, registration N3712V, presents an exceptionally fresh airframe with 4,786.4 total hours and a 210 horsepower Isham conversion. The engine has 1,146.2 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, and the propeller is essentially new with just 16 hours. The aircraft is a prime candidate for bonus depreciation in 2025 and features a comprehensive, modern Garmin panel including a GTN 650 XI, GNC 215, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out, GFC 500 autopilot, GMA 345 audio panel, and a G5 backup instrument.

The aircraft has just undergone a complete refurbishment in November 2025, receiving a brand-new paint job and a...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
R172 HAWK XP
Tail #
N3712V
Serial #
R1722261

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,786.4 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,146.2 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
16 hrs (SNEW)

Avionics

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Auto Pilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 XI

Comms

Garmin GNC 215

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out

PFD

Garmin G5 - Back-Up

Additional Equipment

Lighting

LED Nav/Strobe Lights LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Instrumentation

Hobbs Meter

Engine Modification

210 HP Isham Conversion

Electrical System

Dual Charging Ports

Flight Controls

Cowl Flaps Rudder Trim

Safety Equipment

406 ELT Dual Controls Shoulder Harnesses

Interior

Brand New Leather Interior (Nov. ’25) Dual Controls

Exterior

Brand New Paint (Nov. ’25)

Cockpit

Rosen Visors - New Throttle Mixture Prop Cables New Circuit Breaker Switches Map Light

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Interior Year
2025
Paint Rating
10/10
Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
Brand New Leather Interior (Nov. ’25)
Exterior Notes
Brand New Paint (Nov. ’25)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
210 HP

Asking Price

$309,900

Aircraft Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 7, 2026: $309,900 - trade-a-plane

Dec 31, 2025: $309,900(-$20,000) - controller

Nov 16, 2025: $329,900 - controller

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