Cessna 172 engine. Jun 16, 2015 · Re: Cessna 172 engine conversions The Continental IO-360 STC is by far the most expensive and labor intensive to install. They also have an increased weight STC Jan 14, 2009 · Build a BC Cessna 172 OK, I know the aircraft is not the best for unimproved High Altitude strips, but if you were on a "poorer man's budget" and had to buy/reasonably modify a 172, what attributes would you look for. One of the world's most popular GA aircraft, it is still in production by Jun 12, 2014 · When I looked into another engine conversion, the only thing available was that shaky four cylinder Lycoming or a Franklin. First manufactured in 1956, the descendant of the 170 model took the general aviation world by storm with its "Land-O-Matic" tricycle landing gear and made ground control of light aircraft easier and more manageable than ever. Aug 16, 2024 · 172 180HP Constant Speed STC AVCON: Support for STC install Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and would like to ask for any input that's available. The difference between my GO-300 and 0-360 isn’t as big of a jump as your O-300 to O-360 would be. I cannot find anything in the TCDS for the Cessna 172 that documents any time-limited components (other than the engine and possibly propeller, which have their own TCDS). Oct 9, 2004 · Del-Air – 2121 S Wild Cat Way – Porterville, Ca 93257 holds SA5433SW for installation of a 180 HP Lycoming engine in 170 and 172 aircraft. (I've been told by Shawn Holly) What can be said about the Cessna 172? It's the reason the word "venerable" came into use. Jun 16, 2015 · Re: Cessna 172 engine conversions The Continental IO-360 STC is by far the most expensive and labor intensive to install. The 320 weighted hot rod engines are neat and fly nice, but the 360 is the work horse in that class and it tough to beat. Cracked head, and another cylinder showed some cracking - 2100 hours SMOH. I’ve owned and/or flown 172/175’s with just about every engine combination. e. . As MTV said above, though, not sure it makes much sense from a value standpoint. If STOL is your jam, I would first look for planes with low weight to HP ratios. Before you call, grab your wallet with both hands. As far as one in a 10/172 it would certainly be cool. " needs to provide a reference for that statement, or admit that he is wrong about it. The 172 I get to help take care of came up with a flat cylinder at annual a week ago (150hp O-320). May 4, 2017 · Re: Cessna 172/180 NO, THE OTHER ONE Cool engine, lot of experimental guys using it. I appreciate any information. Jan 30, 2024 · Re: Engine STC options Bigrenna wrote: remember it's a 172. I decided that the Hawk XP engine would be great in the 170, and the rest is history. " A New Heart for the 170/172 thru H 175, & P172D Do you like your small Cessna enough to give it a new heart? May 3, 2019 · That said, the LAME who stated: "He also said Cessna's are life limited to 30,000 hours. For a 172 with 145 HP, you can buy a lot of mods, but not many things will beat reducing weight and more power (bigger engine and climb prop). Yep. May 26, 2009 · Re: Cessna 172 engine conversions Just last fall I finished the O-360 conversion on my 175 (same as your 172). We have a complete firewall forward system from a parted-out 172/180 (Lyc. I'm an avid flyer of the Piper Aztec and enjoy bush flying with the Cessna 170 and 172. Knock on wood, bottom end is still in great shape. model year for W and B, engine, tires, tanks, etc. They also have an increased weight STC Feb 25, 2018 · The engine is the only thing that helps accelerate the plane. i. It has a very minor advantage at gross weight takeoff and the Lycoming has a minor advantage flying at light weights. cxni unrb nmtjy aaew xhmet ixnt utkwjpd wkmhs wpwa ziy