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1978 Cessna R172K Hawk XP IISingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rifle, CO, USA

This 1978 Cessna R172K Hawk XP II, offered at $145,000 as an estate sale, presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a well-maintained, capable cross-country aircraft. Located in Rifle, Colorado, the airframe and Continental IO-360K engine both have 1,668 hours total time, with the propeller at 175 hours since overhaul. The current annual shows all compressions in the mid-70s, and the aircraft has been maintained with all logs since new, reflecting a documented history. The seller emphasizes the excellent original condition of both the exterior and interior due to constant care.

The panel is equipped for serious IFR work,...

Year
1978
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
R172K HAWK XP II

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,668 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,668 hrs
Prop 1 Time
175 hrs (SPOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs Since New
Inspection Status
Current Annual, All compressions within mid-70s

Avionics

GPS

Garmin 430W

Comms

King KX-165

AP

Century IIB - IIB Autopilot

Audio

King KMA-20 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Stratus 3i - ADS-B Transponder

PFD

King PN-101 - Slaved HSI

Additional Equipment

Exterior Lighting

Strobes

Engine Monitoring

EGT Gauge

Seating

Vertically Adjustable Seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Excellent original condition because of constant care.
Exterior Notes
Excellent original condition because of constant care.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
IO-360K

Asking Price

$145,000

Aircraft Location

Rifle, CO, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Aug 11, 2026: $145,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Aug 11, 2026

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Asking Price

$145,000