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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 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,146 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 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

New Circuit Breaker & Switches

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, New Throttle / Mixture / Prop Cables

Interior

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

Exterior

Brand New Paint (Nov. ’25), Rosen Visors

Cockpit

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

Hobbs Meter

Power System

Dual Charging Ports

Visors

Rosen Visors

Lighting

Map Light

Lights

LED Nav/Strobe Lights, LED Landing/Taxi Lights

Engine Modification

210 HP Isham Conversion

Electrical Panel

New Circuit Breaker & Switches

Meter

Hobbs Meter

Conversion

210 HP Isham Conversion

Electrical

Dual Charging Ports

Emergency Locator Transmitter

406 ELT

Controls

Dual Controls

Cables

New Throttle / Mixture / Prop Cables

Light

Map Light

Safety

Shoulder Harnesses

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 Model
Isham Conversion
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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First Seen: Nov 16, 2025

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$309,900