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F172

Seats
4 4
Power
160 hp119 kW
Cruise
122 kt226 km/h
Reims Aviation F172
Reims Aviation F172
Reims Aviation F172
Reims Aviation F172
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About the F172

The Reims F172 is an American-designed fixed-wing aircraft produced under license in France, configured as a high-wing monoplane with a single engine and tricycle landing gear. It suits roles such as flight training, personal travel, and aerial patrol work, comfortably seating four occupants.

Tracing its lineage to earlier taildragger designs, this series evolved through numerous aesthetic and structural updates, including a swept tailfin, a stepped firewall, and a rear window layout. Following a temporary halt in production due to product liability expenses, manufacturing eventually resumed elsewhere. Alongside widespread civilian operations, the type has seen extensive deployment with various government agencies and flight schools globally.

This page covers the Reims Aviation F172 Skyhawk, F172K, F172P: the same aircraft under other designations.

F172 running costs

$207 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$5,511$7,052$8,243
Oil$128$160$208
Engine overhaul reserve$2,167$2,667$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance$2,500$3,500$4,500
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$728$974$1,219
Total$14,034$20,653$28,603
Per hour$140$207$286

Engine

Model
Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Power
160 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
7.3 – 9.2 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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