Cessna 175 with t/w conversion.
Rich
what gave it away?
Also the 17x shape of the rear cabin windows, the lack of an adjustable stabilizer, the shape of the rudder mass balance, the rudder extending down to the bottom of the tailcone ...what gave it away?
Nope. Older. This one is highly modified (and quite stunning in person), but its origin can be seen in the photo.Cessna 172S?
This looks like a P-172 powermatic. 1963 actually a 175 type certificate.
Exactly!
One more, and we'll let this one percolate overnight.
For a change of pace, this one is unmodified. Everything, even the paint scheme, is original from the factory.
What year and model?
A '71 C172L
You mean "Powermatic"? That was the name Cessna gave to the 1963 P172D "172 Powermatic" and deluxe version "Skyhawk Powermatic" -- because they were built with a geared GO-300 engine that put out 175 hp (same as the 1958-62 Model 175) instead of the regular 172/Skyhawk's 145 hp. Page from 1963 brochure below.What did the "power Maddock" refer to?
For pitch trim, some airplanes don't use trim tabs. Instead, moving the trim wheel causes the leading edge of the entire horizontal stabilizer to move up or down, changing its angle of incidence. Disadvantage is that it's a more complex system; advantage is less drag and in some cases a better feel. Examples of airplanes with this system are Piper Cubs, Pacers and Tri-Pacers; and Cessna 182s before 1962, and all 180s and 185s.Also: what is an "adjustable stabilizer"?
1971 sí; 172L no.
See anything odd at the lower part of the cowling?
There are two.The exhaust is on the wrong side? (or there are two?)
One more, and we'll let this one percolate overnight.
For a change of pace, this one is unmodified. Everything, even the paint scheme, is original from the factory.
What year and model?
How did the French spell "Cessna" in 1971?
You mean "Powermatic"? ]
LOL. Yeah I meant powermatic. I guess Siri did not understand what I told her to type.
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