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Here is a post from Usenet about Cessna 172 Models - Very Informative From: Wes Grady (wes@mailzone.com) Subject: Re: Web Site for C-172 Models? rec.aviation.owning > > Is there a web site that details the differences in the various year and > model numbers of the Cessna 172? For instance, what is the differences > between a C-172M and a C-172P, and what years where each mftd? > > Thanks, > > Dutch How's this? 172 170B with tricycle gear, square vertical tail and Continental O-300-C, 145 hp engine. 172A 172 with swept vertical tail 172B 172A with deeper fuselage, new windshield, revised cowling and propeller spinner, external baggage door and new instrument panel, new paint and spats. 172C 172B with minor changes 172D 172C with cut-down rear fuselage and omni-visioon rear windows 172E 172D with electric flaps, optional rear child seat and minor changes 172F 172E with minor changes (also called USAF T-41A) 172G 172F with minor changes (also called USAF T-41A) 172H 172G with new nose u/c and spats, modified engine cowling, new instrument panel (also called USAF T-41A) 172I 172H with 150hp Lycoming O-320-E2D engine and 40# useful load increase. 172J Initial designation for modell 177. 172K 172I with enlarged rear side windows, smooth dorsal fin fillet, rudder trim tab and cambered wingtips. (also known as USAD T-41A) 172L 172K with tubular steel u/c, now mounted landing light, new spats. 1972 model has longer fin fairing. 172M 172L with wing leading edge camber. 1974 model has new spats and enlarged baggage area. 172N 172M with 160hp Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine, air-conditioning, new seats, etc. 172P Called the Skyhawk 100. 172N with Lycoming O-320-D2J engine, 89# useful load incrase, modified elevator and optional long range tanks. 172Q Called the Cutlass. 172P with 180hp Lycoming O-360-A4N engine R172K Called the Hawk XP. 172N with 195hp Continental IO-360K engine, constant speed prop, luxury interior and 116# useful load increase. P172D 172D powered by 175hp Continental GO-300-E Powermatic geared engine and revised cowling with dorsal gearbox fairing. 172RG Cutlass RG. 172N with retractable u/c, 180hp Lycoming O-360-F1a6 engine and 3 blade c/s prop. If the model number has an "F" in front of the number, it was built in Reims. If it has an "R" it is the model built for the USAF or foreign military use under US approval. Years of manufacture 172 19057-59 172A 1960 172B 1961 172C 1962 172D 1963 172E 1964 172F 1965 172G 1966 172H 1967 172I 1968 172K 1969-1970 172L 1971-1972 172M 1973-1976 172N 1977-1980 172P 1981-1986 172Q 1983-1984 R172K 1977-1982 P172D There were 69 built, but I don't have years. 172RG |
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