CESSNA 172XP Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The CESSNA 172XP, manufactured from 1977 - 1981, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 3 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 17,000', a normal cruise speed of 115 KTS/132 MPH, and a 482 NM/555 SM seats-full range. The CESSNA 172XP has a 1,592' balanced field length and 1,642' landing distance. The cabin measures 04'00" high, 03'03" wide, and 11'09" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 30.00 ft^3; 30.00 ft^3 being internal and 00.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned CESSNA 172XP is $110,000.00. A $55,000.00 loan over 120 months including $229.17 per month in interest equates to a $2,757.90 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $6.75-per-gallon fuel cost, the CESSNA 172XP has total variable costs of $75,150.00, total fixed costs of $81,650.00, and an annual budget of $156,800.00. This breaks down to $348.44 per hour.