172M Archives - Pima Air & Space https://pimaair.org/designation/172m/ Creating Unlimited Horizons in Aerospace Education Tue, 24 Dec 2019 21:15:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Cessna 172M https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/cessna-172m/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:55:47 +0000 http://pimaair.wpengine.com/?post_type=museum_aircraft&p=868 Cessna Model 172M Skyhawk Designed as a tricycle gear version of the Cessna 170 in 1955 the four-seat Cessna 172 is one of the most popular aircraft in history.  It is used extensively both from personal transportation and as a trainer for new pilots.  As of 2018 more than 60,000 of them have been built, […]

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A picture of the Cessna Model 172M Skyhawk

Designed as a tricycle gear version of the Cessna 170 in 1955 the four-seat Cessna 172 is one of the most popular aircraft in history.  It is used extensively both from personal transportation and as a trainer for new pilots.  As of 2018 more than 60,000 of them have been built, making the 172 the most produced aircraft in history.  The “M” model of the Skyhawk was built from 1973 to 1976 with a total production of 7,306 aircraft.  This version introduced a modified wing to improve low speed handling, a larger baggage compartment and improved avionics. 

Wingspan 35 ft 10 in.

Wingspan
Length 26 ft 9 in.

Length
Height 8 ft 8 in.

Height
Weight 2,300 pounds (loaded)

Weight
Max. Speed 182 MPH

Maximum Speed
Service Ceiling 13,100 ft

Service Ceiling
Range 870 miles

Range
Engines One Lycoming O-320-E2D with 150 horsepower

Engine
Crew 1 with 3 passengers

Crew

Manufacturer
Cessna

Markings
U.S. Air Force Aero Club, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, 2018

Designation
172M

Registration
N12774

Serial Number
17262247

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