Cessna 172

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

The Cessna 172 is one of the best-selling single engine airplanes in the world. Over 43,000 of them have been made. 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.[source?]

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.

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