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Introduced in November 1955 for the 1956 model year as a development of the Cessna 170B with tricycle landing gear, dubbed "Land-O-Matic" by Cessna. The 172 also featured a redesigned tail similar to the experimental 170C, "Para-Lift" flaps, and a maximum gross weight of 2,200 lb (998 kg) while retaining the 170B's 145 hp (108 kW) Continental O ...
Model name First flight Number built Type Cessna Comet: 1917 1 Single piston engine monoplane sport plane Cessna Model A: 1927 70 Single piston engine monoplane utility airplane Cessna Model BW: 13 Single piston engine monoplane utility airplane Cessna CG-2: Glider Cessna CH-1: 1953 ~50 Single piston engine utility helicopter Cessna CH-4
The Model 140 was named by the US Flight Instructors Association as the "Outstanding Plane of the Year" in 1948. [11] Cessna's first helicopter, the Cessna CH-1, received FAA type certification in 1955. [13] Cessna 172. Cessna introduced the Cessna 172 in 1956. It became the most produced airplane in history. [13]
In 1958, two pilots set a world record in the Cessna 172 for the longest ever flight without landing, flying for 64 days, 22 hours, and 19 minutes.
The aircraft experienced a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172, killing both occupants of the Cessna, while there were no injuries aboard the commercial flight and it made a successful landing in spite of loss of its right horizontal stabilizer. January 25, 1990 73 85 85 Avianca Flight 52: Cove Neck: New York: Boeing 707-320B
The 1968 model 177 was introduced in late 1967 with a 150 hp (112 kW) engine. [2] A deluxe model known as the "Cardinal" was also introduced that year with many otherwise optional interior/avionics upgrades installed as standard. [3] One of the design goals of this 172 replacement was to allow the pilot an unobstructed view when making a turn.
Cessna 150 / 152: C: Utility / trainer 31,471 [2] United States: 1958: 1986 Most-produced two-seat civil aircraft. Also built in France (both models) and Argentina (150 only). 23,887 150s, 7,584 152s. [3] Cessna 182: C: Utility 23,237+ United States: 1956: present Also built in France. Supermarine Spitfire/Seafire: M: Fighter 22,685 United ...
Introduced for the 1977 model year with a new 230 hp (172 kW) Continental O-470-U engine and instrument panel fasteners, as well as minor changes to the instrument panel. The 1978 model year introduced a new 28V electrical system, molded plastic control wheels, and an avionics master switch.