Cessna 172

The Cessna 172 is one of the best-selling single engine airplanes in the world. Over 43,000 of them have been made.[5] It is made by Cessna Aircraft Company. It can carry 4 people including the pilot. From 1956 until 1967 it had a Continental six-cylinder piston engine. Beginning in 1968, the 172 was powered by a Lycoming four-cylinder piston engine. The small Cessna airplanes, including the 172, are very often used in pilot training.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 172M
Role Civil utility aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Introduction 1956
Number built 43,000+[1]
Unit cost 172 US$8,700 (1956)[2]
172R US$$274,900 (2012)[3]
172S US$307,500 (2012)[4]
Developed from Cessna 170
Variants T-41 Mescalero

Cessna 172 Media

References

  1. Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Cessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". Archived from the original on 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
  2. Mola, Roger A. (July 2006). "Cessna's Golden Oldie". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
  3. "2012 172R Price Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  4. "2012 172S Price Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  5. Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Chessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". Archived from the original on 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2007-10-05.

Other websites

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  • 172guide.com Archived 2009-03-27 at the Wayback Machine – complete reference about all models of the Cessna 172 airplane