Another significant change in 1964, flaps became electric. This change also marked the first year of a gross weight increase from 2200 to 2300. This provided better visibility and a cabin that felt much roomier. the 1956 to 59 models stood very high on the landing gear and were a bit more prone to upset when taxiing with strong winds etc.Ĭosmetically the biggest change came in 1963 with the introduction of the wrap around rear window. During this time the main landing gear was also redesigned allowing the aircraft to sit lower.
Little change took place until 1961 when the tail was swept back giving a more racey look. This was a 6 cylinder engine known for its smooth throaty sound. This 172 had a vertical tail, no rear window, manual flaps, and a 145 horse power Continental engine. With the introduction of the 172 the taildragger 170 died a quiet death. The 1956 model was a tricycle version of the 170 taildragger in production since 1948, the last model 170 was the B model. You would not believe that it was related to C-GJOX, but they still share the same type certificate. The first 172 came off the line in Wichita in 1956. I have had only a half hour observer flight in it but it is a plane I am very excited about and looking forward to flying. The initial aircraft was powered by the Continental O-300-A engine, this engine has been subsequently upgraded with the new standard engine being the Continental IO-360 but other engines used have included the Superior Air Parts Vantage, the Continental CD-155 diesel engine and there has even been a experimental electrically powered version built.īesides civilian users, the aircraft has also been used by a number of military operators including the United States Air Force and Army where it was known as the T-41 Mescalero.With the addition 172 S C-GJOX to our fleet I could not help but marvel at how the 172 has evolved. In the first year of production 1,400 were built. The 172 is a development of the tail-dragger 170 with a tricycle undercarriage, more powerful engine, larger elevators and more angular fin. The first production model was delivered in 1956 with production initially ceasing in 1986, however it restarted in 1998 and the aircraft is still in production. The 172 holds the record as the most numerous aircraft ever built at over 44,000 to date. The Cessna 172 is a four seat single engined light aircraft built by the Cessna company of Wichita, Kansas in the United States.
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