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 | |
| Developed from | Cessna 170 |
| Variants | T-41 Mescalero |
References
- Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Cessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- Mola, Roger A. (July 2006). "Cessna's Golden Oldie". Archived from the original on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- "2012 172R Price Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- "2012 172S Price Sheet" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-20. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
- Russ Niles (2007-10-04). "Chessna to Offer Diesel Skyhawk". Retrieved 2007-10-05.
Other websites
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- Official website
- 172guide.com Archived 2009-03-27 at the Wayback Machine – complete reference about all models of the Cessna 172 airplane
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