[dverespey]

The XP has a 6 cyl continental. The engine was de-rated from 210hp to produce 190hp. The original tbo was 1500 hours. In later years the K version of engine was rated at 2000 hours. Earlier engines can be uped to the 2000 hours at overhaul.

There is an stc that can bring the engine up to it's original 210hp. This is a nice mod, although it makes this a high performance airplane for insurance purposes.

The airplane is pretty much a 172 in handling. It is nose heavier with the bigger motor out front. It hauls more, climbs better and goes a tad faster, then the garden variety 172. Compared to a 180hp 172 you'll get a higher climb rate.

It unfortunatly drinks more av fuel with those extra cyl.

Nice plane, although I'd probably stick with a 180hp 172, or just go one notch up for an older 182.