Comments on: Buying a Cessna 172 (part 2 of 5) http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/ Because A Good Pilot Is Always Learning Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Cavecpl513 http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-6464 Cavecpl513 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-6464 I can't find, "Buying a Cessna 172" Part 1!   Where might it be located?  Thank You, for Your Time.        -Thom"Caveman" Altman (subscriber) I can’t find, “Buying a Cessna 172″ Part 1!   Where might it be located?
 Thank You, for Your Time.        -Thom”Caveman” Altman (subscriber)

]]> By: Greg http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-6144 Greg Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-6144 Hey Jason, love ya stuff man.  I am 59 years old and just now looking to get my license and first plane.  I want to end up in a twin.   First of all , am I just to damn old to start flying now, and do I have to start in a single, or can I just go out and purchase that Baron and learn in that?  Silly questions maybe, but i just need to know.  Thanks Hey Jason, love ya stuff man.  I am 59 years old and just now looking to get my license and first plane.  I want to end up in a twin.   First of all , am I just to damn old to start flying now, and do I have to start in a single, or can I just go out and purchase that Baron and learn in that?  Silly questions maybe, but i just need to know.  Thanks

]]> By: List Pay Day Pro 2 http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-5017 List Pay Day Pro 2 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-5017 Awesome info here, I am also looking into buying my first plane! Awesome info here, I am also looking into buying my first plane!

]]> By: Choosing an Aircraft | aircraftenthusiast http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-4981 Choosing an Aircraft | aircraftenthusiast Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:35:57 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-4981 [...] If you decide on a Cessna 172, read more about it here. [...] [...] If you decide on a Cessna 172, read more about it here. [...]

]]> By: mzeroa http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3087 mzeroa Tue, 04 May 2010 04:07:55 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3087 Hey Mike,<br><br>172's are frequent trainers.<br><br>Things to look for<br><br>-Low Total time airframe (TTAF) under say 4,000 is a gem but don't overlook the 5-6 thousand range<br><br>-Low overhaul time (SMOH) Most 172's have a lycoming 0-320 and the overhaul "max suggestion time" is 2000 hours. Look for something midlife or less.<br><br>-IFR avionics. DO you wish to get you instrument one day? This will save a ton of money and stress having them installed already.<br><br>There's a ton more email me and keep me up to date on your progress. Hey Mike,

172's are frequent trainers.

Things to look for

-Low Total time airframe (TTAF) under say 4,000 is a gem but don't overlook the 5-6 thousand range

-Low overhaul time (SMOH) Most 172's have a lycoming 0-320 and the overhaul “max suggestion time” is 2000 hours. Look for something midlife or less.

-IFR avionics. DO you wish to get you instrument one day? This will save a ton of money and stress having them installed already.

There's a ton more email me and keep me up to date on your progress.

]]> By: Mike http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3086 Mike Tue, 04 May 2010 03:55:44 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3086 Looking for my 1st plane, I would like to take lessons and purchase the same type of plane, any advise.<br><br>Mike Looking for my 1st plane, I would like to take lessons and purchase the same type of plane, any advise.

Mike

]]> By: Eric http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2738 Eric Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:27:57 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-2738 Jason, nice overview, but I'm afraid that you're poorly informed on at least a few points... 1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow). 2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack. Jason, nice overview, but I’m afraid that you’re poorly informed on at least a few points…

1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow).

2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack.

]]> By: Eric http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3584 Eric Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3584 Jason, nice overview, but I'm afraid that you're poorly informed on at least a few points... 1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow). 2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack. Jason, nice overview, but I’m afraid that you’re poorly informed on at least a few points…

1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow).

2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack.

]]> By: Eric http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3585 Eric Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3585 Jason, nice overview, but I'm afraid that you're poorly informed on at least a few points... 1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow). 2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack. Jason, nice overview, but I’m afraid that you’re poorly informed on at least a few points…

1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow).

2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack.

]]> By: Eric http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3586 Eric Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:27:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3586 Jason, nice overview, but I'm afraid that you're poorly informed on at least a few points... 1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow). 2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack. Jason, nice overview, but I’m afraid that you’re poorly informed on at least a few points…

1) the 172S is a 180hp, 2550 lb mtow version of the 172R (160hp, 2440 mtow).

2) the six pack instrument panel predates the 1973 172M by at least two years, as my 1971 AA-1A has a six pack.

]]> By: Jason Schappert http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2499 Jason Schappert Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:39:36 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-2499 Ira, Great question! In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear. -Jason Ira,

Great question!

In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear.

-Jason

]]> By: Jason Schappert http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3581 Jason Schappert Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3581 Ira, Great question! In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear. -Jason Ira,

Great question!

In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear.

-Jason

]]> By: Jason Schappert http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3582 Jason Schappert Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3582 Ira, Great question! In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear. -Jason Ira,

Great question!

In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear.

-Jason

]]> By: Jason Schappert http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3583 Jason Schappert Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3583 Ira, Great question! In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear. -Jason Ira,

Great question!

In 1971 Cessna introduced the 172L. The biggest change in this was the landing gear from a flat tapered steel spring (no camber) to tubular landing gear.

-Jason

]]> By: Ira http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2493 Ira Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:25 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-2493 1977 C-172N Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung? 1977 C-172N
Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung?

]]> By: Ira http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3578 Ira Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3578 1977 C-172N Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung? 1977 C-172N
Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung?

]]> By: Ira http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3579 Ira Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3579 1977 C-172N Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung? 1977 C-172N
Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung?

]]> By: Ira http://www.m0a.com/buying-a-cessna-172-part-2-of-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3580 Ira Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.m0a.com/?p=380#comment-3580 1977 C-172N Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung? 1977 C-172N
Can the landing gear exhibit negative camber or does this mean the gear is sprung?

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