AOPA Online Members Only - 50th Anniversary of the Cessna 172 - Photo 1971: The original spring-steel-leaf landing gear was upgraded to the tubular-steel gear, with shock-absorbing struts, still in use on the model. Close Window
1971: The original spring-steel-leaf landing gear was upgraded to the tubular-steel gear, with shock-absorbing struts, still in use on the model.