Most pilots have flown one - and it's usually the swept tail version. The Cutlass featured a variable-pitch, constant-speed propeller and a more powerful Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine of 180 horsepower (130 kW). Anybody remember in what context? The two most amazing facts about the Cessna 172 Skyhawk are, first, that it is still in production after 63 years. Flight International, June 20th, 2017, p. 24. world record for (refueled) flight endurance, the Cessna 172 in which he was a passenger crashed, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, "Cirrus vs. Cessna: A student pilot's comparative analysis by Patricio Puga | Coastflight", "Trivia on Time and History 3:53 P.M. The basic 172 appeared in November 1955 as the 1956 model and remained in production until replaced by the 172A in early 1960. Cessna 172 Club Forum » Forums » FLIGHT SCHOOL » 172 History, Facts, Lore & Trivia » 172 production by model and year Register User Forum List Calendar Active Topics FAQ I have 1 inch between my headset and roof. A variant of the 172, the T-41 Mescalero was used as a trainer with the United States Air Force and Army. In July 2013 the 172TD model was canceled due to Thielert's bankruptcy. The main reason given by manufacturers was insurance liability. The Skyhawk R was introduced in 1996 and is powered by a derated Lycoming IO-360-L2A producing a maximum of 160 horsepower (120 kW) at just 2,400 rpm. There're 169957 aircraft made by Cessna. Cessna introduced a retractable landing gear version of the 172 in 1980 and named it the Cutlass 172RG. (This airplane is currently registered to an owner in Quincy, Illinois.) I have the 502nd 172 built. Larger wing tanks increased the optional fuel to 66 US gallons (250 l). Serial 28000, N5000a, had about 4400 hrs TT, original engine(3rd O/H). As the 172 began production in 1956, production of the Cessna 170 was halted, and has not seen a return since. [9], The Cessna 172 started life as a tricycle landing gear variant of the taildragger Cessna 170, with a basic level of standard equipment. I guess we don't count. As a result, the maximum takeoff weight was increased to 2,550 lb (1,157 kg). The new gear had a width that was increased by 12 in (30 cm). The Cessna Aircraft Company (/ ˈ s ɛ s n ə /) was an American general aviation aircraft manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.Cessna produced small, piston-powered aircraft, as well as business jets.For many years the company was one of the highest-volume producers of general aviation aircraft in the world. Cessna advertised this added rear visibility as "Omni-Vision. On the way back climbing thru 4000 we hit some minor turbulence. This model is marketed under the name Skyhawk SP, although the Type Certification data sheet specifies it is a 172S. [22] A total of 839 172Hs were built.[14]. [38], On October 4, 2007, Cessna announced its plan to build a diesel-powered model, to be designated the 172 Skyhawk TD ("Turbo Diesel") starting in mid-2008. The original 1956 Skylane 182 was hardly revolutionary. Anyone? For 1968, Cessna planned to replace the 172 with a newly designed aircraft called the 172J, featuring the same general configuration but with a more sloping windshield, a strutless cantilever wing, a more stylish interior, and various other improvements. In addition, the United States Border Patrol uses a fleet of 172s for aerial surveillance along the Mexico-US border. They took off from McCarran Airfield in Las Vegas, Nevada, and landed back at McCarran Airfield after 64 days, 22 hours, 19 minutes and 5 seconds in flight. I haven’t run the numbers on the JT-A yet, but I can tell from previous analysis that there are definite limits. On May 28, 1987, a rented Reims Cessna F172P, On January 5, 2002, high school student Charles J. Bishop, On April 6, 2009, a Cessna 172N, C-GFJH, was stolen by a student from, On October 9, 2013, a passenger in G-BCYR made a successful emergency landing at, This page was last edited on 14 December 2020, at 02:00. The rear windows were slightly enlarged by 16 square inches (103 cm2). by replacing it with the Lycoming O-320-D2J. When it was introduced in 1956, the Skyhawk was an instant success with over 1,400 being built that year. But I am one of the crazy ones who flies a couple cardinals. "[31], The model was certified by both EASA and the FAA in June 2017. [36][37] In 2012, the prototype, using Panacis batteries, engaged in multiple successful test flights. Guess I'd better get off my butt and finish filling in the data in the original post soon eh? N41678, the first Cessna 172. It was equipped with a Continental O-300 145 hp (108 kW) six-cylinder, air-cooled engine and had a maximum gross weight of 2,200 lb (998 kg). What are the differences between 1978-79-80 N series? Tail Number Year Maker Model C/N Engines Seats Location N6712R: 1966 Cessna T210F Turbo Centurion: T210-0112: 1: 4: TX, United States: N6712S: 1967 Cessna 150H Full paint was an option, and like so many other new products, there were plenty of bugs left to be ironed out.As every pilot who hasn’t been living on the dark side of the moon knows, the model 182 was a nose gear adaptation of the earlier, tail-dr… [6] It was developed from the 1948 Cessna 170, using tricycle undercarriage, rather than a tail-dragger configuration. Longest Air Flight in History Begins - Trivia Library", "Skyhawk SP Specification and Description", "Federal Aviation Administration (December 2006). [14], A second door latch pin was introduced in 1984. The 172R's maximum takeoff weight is 2,450 lb (1,111 kg). You are not logged in. [14], The 1979 model "N" increased the flap-extension speed for the first 10 degrees to 115 knots (213 km/h). Cessna delivered the first production model in 1956, and as of 2015[update], the company and its partners had built more than 44,000 units. How about pictures for the earlier models??? Can you post a link to a picture of it? In the over 40 years that Cessna has been producing these aircraft (not including 1987-1996 when Cessna's Skyhawk production ceased), there were significant changes made in the design, performance and mission capability of the 172. Model: Name: Year: Serial Numbers: Engine: Remarks: 180: One Eighty: 1953: 604, 614 30000 thru 30639: Continental O-470-A 220 HP @ 2600 RPM [14], The 1978 model brought a 28-volt electrical system to replace the previous 14-volt system. By today’s standards, it was a blockish, uninspired design that shared its two smaller siblings’ stubbornly vertical tail and fastback fuselage. The first 172 is still alive and well in N. Texas. Production ended after only three years when all 172 production stopped. On this part of the flight my head did not even hit the roof. [10] Although the variant was tested and certified, Cessna decided to modify it with a tricycle landing gear, and the modified Cessna 170C flew again on June 12, 1955. The 1969 model sold for US$12,500 for the 172 and US$13,995 for the Skyhawk, with 1,170 made. It's not sexy, but it's utilitarian, it's easy to fly, and it makes a great airplane for getting into and out of short, rough fields. In 1975, Cessna shipped more than 15,000 airplanes; the number topped 18,000 in 1978. Diesel engines cost more than twice as much to manufacture as gasoline engines do and although their fuel efficiency gains back some of that investment, if the complete aircraft package is too pricey, the debt service will eat up any savings, making a new aircraft not just unattractive, but unaffordable. Cessna 172R. Not a bad life-span for an aircraft that's at least 65 years old! In reality this was not a new model, but rather a Cessna 175 Skylark that had been rebranded to overcome a reputation for poor engine reliability. "[14], Production halted in the mid-1980s, but resumed in 1996 with the 160 hp (120 kW) Cessna 172R Skyhawk. The Hawk XP was capable of a 131-knot (243 km/h) cruise speed. Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful aircraft in history. Production ended after only three years when all 172 production stopped.[14]. Response to the new 172 was so positive that Cessna dealers quickly sold out of their allotments. Model Year Model Serial Number Average Retail Wholesale Value Trend; 1974: 172: 17261899 § 63458: 1973: 172: 17260759 § 61898: 1972: 172: 17259904 § 60758: 1971: 172: The 172M of 1973–76 gained a drooped wing leading edge for improved low-speed handling. 827 172Ls were sold in 1971 and 984 in 1972.[14]. Cessna 172 Skyhawk Buyer’s Guide $ 30.00 – $ 50.00. [14], The 172RG did not find wide acceptance in the personal aircraft market because of higher initial and operating costs accompanied by mediocre cruising speed, but was adopted by many flight schools since it met the specific requirements for "complex aircraft" experience necessary to obtain a Commercial Pilot certificate (the role for which it was intended), at relatively low cost. [1][7][8] The aircraft remains in production today. [10] To reduce the time and cost of certification, the type was added to the Cessna 170 type certificate as the Model 172. This model year also saw a redesigned instrument panel to hold more avionics. Despite the name-calling and sometimes love-hate relationship with the 172, pilots and owners always regale the 172 for its remarkably unremarkable traits. The 1967 model 172H sold for US$10,950 while the Skyhawk version was US$12,750. [14], The 1966 model year 172G introduced a more pointed spinner and sold for US$12,450 in its basic 172 version and US$13,300 in the upgraded Skyhawk version. Owners claimed that the increased performance of the "XP" didn't compensate for its increased purchase price and the higher operating costs associated with the larger engine. It gives away $170,000 to the near-new Redbird Redhawk conversion which is a lot of change to pay merely for the smell of a new airplane. [14], The 1963 172D model introduced the lower rear fuselage with a wraparound Omni-Vision rear window and a one-piece windshield. Cessna airplane production and the number of active pilots soared in the 1970s to levels that had never been seen before and likely will never be seen again. The Cessna 150/152 series of Aircraft is the third most popular aircraft model ever made, behind the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee.. History. I have owned it since 1988, and is currently at T31. I thought so. [49][50], Premier Aircraft Sales also announced in February 2014 that it would offer refurbished 172 airframes equipped with the Continental/Thielert Centurion 2.0 diesel engine.[51]. The "P" model also saw the maximum flap deflection decreased from 40 degrees to 30 to allow a gross weight increase from 2,300 lb (1,043 kg) to 2,400 lb (1,089 kg). The first production airplane was serial number 28000, registered N5000A. The company was founded in 1927. The aircraft remains available as an STC conversion from Continental Motors, Inc.[34][35], In July 2010, Cessna announced it was developing an electrically powered 172 as a proof-of-concept in partnership with Bye Energy. It's not fast, but at least it's simple and doesn't burn a lot of fuel. CessnaDude, with regard to your model list above: I started this thread some time ago. This is the first Cessna 172 to have a factory-fitted fuel-injected engine. Following their removal from the UPT program, some extant USAF T-41s were assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy for the cadet pilot indoctrination program, while others were distributed to Air Force aero clubs. The next model year was the 1969 "K" model. [11][12] The 172 became an overnight sales success, and over 1,400 were built in 1956, its first full year of production.[13]. [14], There was no "O" ("Oscar") model 172, to avoid confusion with the number zero.[14]. [19], Production of the "P" ended in 1986, and no more 172s were built for eleven years as legal liability rulings in the US had pushed Cessna's insurance costs too high, resulting in dramatically increasing prices for new aircraft. The "I" model was introduced with a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine of 150 hp (112 kW), an increase of 5 hp (3.7 kW) over the Continental powerplant. It's very inexpensive to operate and that, combined with its legendary dispatch reliability, makes i… Available STC engine modifications increase power from 180 to 210 hp (134 to 157 kW), add constant-speed propellers, or allow the use of automobile gasoline. Very cool, Joe! It had a useful load that was about 100 lb (45 kg) more than the Skyhawk P and a rate of climb that was actually 20 feet (6 m) per minute lower, due to the higher gross weight. [14], In 1982, the "P" saw the landing lights moved from the nose to the wing to increase bulb life. The gross weight was increased to 2,250 lb (1,021 kg). Early 172s were similar in appearance to the 170s, with the same straight aft fuselage and tall landing gear legs, although the 172 had a straight tailfin while the 170 had a rounded fin and rudder. Production ended for two main reasons, there were a lot of used 172’s on the market that were doing a great job. The 172I saw an increase in production over the "H" model, with 1,206 built.[14]. However, the popularity of the previous 172 with Cessna dealers and flight schools prompted the cancellation of the replacement plan, and the 172J was instead introduced as the 177 and sold alongside the 172. Among other changes, the fuel and other small gauges were relocated to the left side for improved pilot readability compared with the earlier 172 panel designs. [23][24], The 172S is built primarily for the private owner-operator and is, in its later years, offered with the Garmin G1000 avionics package and leather seats as standard equipment. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk epitomizes the values of simplicity and ruggedness, as evidenced by the surprisingly high percentage of 172’s that remain in service after 60 years since the first production. The 1977 "N" model 172 also introduced rudder trim as an option and standard "pre-selectable" flaps. The flight was part of a fund-raising effort for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund.[17][18]. In 1956, Cessna introduced a replacement for the 170 that was essentially a nosewheel-equipped 170B with a square tailfin, designated the 172. Due to certain economic uncertainty, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off until further notice. Air conditioning was an option. The ploy was unsuccessful and neither the Powermatic nor the Skylark were produced again after the 1963 model year. The 1971 model sold for US$13,425 in the 172 version and US$14,995 in the Skyhawk version. The aircraft was well accepted for use on floats, however, as the standard 172 is not a strong floatplane, even with only two people on board, while the XP's extra power improves water takeoff performance dramatically. [14], The 1970 model was still called the 172K, but sported fiberglass, downward-shaped, conical wing tips. 1,597 were built.[14]. [14][20], The 172E was the 1964 model. Cessna wants us to buy the later model 172's. These models formed the basis for the U.S. Air Force's T-41A Mescalero primary trainer, which was used during the 1960s and early 1970s as initial flight screening aircraft in USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). It was sold in Ann Arbor Mi. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is an American four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. The final aesthetic development, found in the 1963 172D and all later 172 models, was a lowered rear deck allowing an aft window. [11] It was built in France by Reims Cessna as the F172 until 1971. Gulfstream is the world's largest general aviation aircraft manufacturer by revenue for the seventh consecutive year. [32], In reviewing this new model Paul Bertorelli of AVweb said: "I’m sure Cessna will find some sales for the Skyhawk JT-A, but at $420,000, it’s hard to see how it will ignite much market expansion just because it’s a Cessna. Cessna production list. 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