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1978 Cessna R172K Hawk XPSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix , AZ USA

This 1978 Cessna R172 Hawk XP, registered as N3712V, presents an exceptional opportunity with its 4,786.4-hour airframe and freshly completed comprehensive upgrades. The aircraft features a 210 horsepower Isham conversion with the engine showing 1,146.2 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO, complemented by a propeller with just 16 hours since new. The panel is equipped with a full Garmin suite including a GFC 500 autopilot, GTN 650 XI and GNC 215 navigators, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, GMA 345 audio panel, and G5 backup instrument.

The aircraft received a complete refurbishment in November 2025 with both a brand-new...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
R172K 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

Autopilot

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Auto Pilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel

GPS

Garmin GTN 650 XI

Comms

Garmin GNC 215

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out

PFD

Garmin G5 - Back-Up

Additional Equipment

Lighting System

LED Nav/Strobe Lights LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Metering System

Hobbs Meter

Electrical System

Dual Charging Ports

Control System

Cowl Flaps Rudder Trim

Emergency Equipment

406 ELT

Cockpit Controls

Dual Controls

Interior Components

Brand New Leather Interior Rosen Visors

Control Cables

New Throttle / Mixture / Prop Cables

Electrical Components

New Circuit Breaker & Switches

Cockpit Lighting

Map Light

Safety Equipment

Shoulder Harnesses

Fuel System

50 Gallons Fuel

Flight Controls

Cowl Flaps Rudder Trim Dual Controls

Interior

Brand New Leather Interior (Nov. '25) Shoulder Harnesses Map Light

Exterior

Brand New Paint (Nov. '25)

Cockpit

Rosen Visors New Throttle / Mixture / Prop Cables New Circuit Breaker & Switches

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Interior Year
2025
Paint Rating
10/10
Paint Year
2025
Interior Notes
Brand New Leather Interior
Exterior Notes
Brand New Paint

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$329,900

Aircraft Location

Phoenix , AZ USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 16, 2025: $329,900 - controller

Nov 16, 2025: $329,900 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Nov 16, 2025

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