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50th Anniversary of the Cessna 172 - Photo

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
Cessna 172 50th Anniversary

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.

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