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Aircraft for Sale by Wipaire​

SOLD 1979 Cessna 172 XP Amphibious

Registration Number:
C-FHXP
Serial Number:
R1723166
Price:
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SOLD 1979 Cessna 172 XP Amphibious

Low time no damage history amphib XP! Rare corrosion proofed 210 HP XP on Wipline 2350 amphibs, floats are less than 2 years old! Performance upgrades: 210 HP Isham Engine Conversion on a Gold Seal Engine, HORTON STOL, Vortex Generators, custom new paint in 2010. Everything works on this XP, operated in the US until 2014, easy US import options, fresh annual inspection just completed!

Airframe:

2,547 Hrs TT

Engine:

Continental IO-360 210 HP
924  Hrs Since OH, Factory Gold Seal Engine, 2000 Hr TBO

Propeller:

368 Hrs SPOH

Modifications & Conversions:

Wipline 2350 Amphibious Floats –New 2014
Rare factory corrosion proofing w/ Stainless Cables
210 HP Isham Conversion
Horton STOL – Aileron Flap Gap Seals
Vortex Generators
Original Landplane Gear
Long Range Fuel (66 Gallons)
2014/2015 Improvements
-OH Magnetos
-New Seat Rails
-New Battery
-New Skytech Starter
-New Engine Mounts
-Wipline 2350 Amphibs
-New Modern Metal Lower Panel (old plastic removal)

Avionics:
King KMA 28 Audio Panel
Dual KX 155 Nav/Com(s)
KN 64 DME
STEC 50 Auto Pilot w/ Altitude Hold
300 Transponder
Lake & Air Gear Advisory
Insight Engine Monitor
Electronics International Fuel Flow Totalizer
Davtron Clock/ OAT
Telex 4 place intercom w/ Music Input
Additional Equipment:
Original Landplane Gear
Interior:

Original interior, burgundy cloth seating w/ coordinated sidewalls/headliner, good condition. New tinted windows throughout!

Exterior:
Updated paint, custom and refinished in 2000 by Harv Air in Edmonton, overall white with burgundy and gold striping!
FOB:
South St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Prices are in U.S. Dollars, and are subject to change without notice. Prices do not include taxes, duties or tariffs. The accuracy of the above specifications are only offered as to the best of our knowledge at the time. Aircraft is subject to prior sale and/or removal from the market. Aircraft to be sold “as is, where is.” All specifications and representations of the aircraft are subject to verification by the buyer before purchase.

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