I would like to know what engine conversions are available for our 1959 172A. We currently have the 0-300 145hp engine in it, but need significantly more hp and performance flying out of Las Vegas. We are new to this web site, and also new to aircraft ownership. Thank you for your help and suggestions.
Here's a list of STC'd engine conversions for the 172A from the FAA website. By far the most popular conversion is to the Lycoming O-360. Air Plains has an O-360 STC, but unfortunately it doesn't cover the 172A (the earliest 172 covered is the 172B). I'm not sure how many of these are currently active, but the Del-Air is, and I've heard very good things about their conversion.
Hope this helps.
STC Number: SA00461SE
This certificate issued to: Del-Air (Harry R. Dellicker)
Phone: (559) 784-9440
STC Holder's Address:
2121 S. Wildcat Way
Porterville CA 93257
United States
Description of the Type Design Change:
Install a Lycoming O-360 series engine and Hartzell, McCauley, or Sensenich propeller (See STC for specifications).
Application Date:
Status: Amended, 10/24/2002
Responsible Office:
ANM-100L Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office Tel: (562) 627-5200
TC Number -- Make -- Model:
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172G
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172H (USAF T-41A)
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172E
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172D
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172C
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172K
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172B
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172L
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172A
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172F (USAF T-41A)
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172M
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172I
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172N
3A12 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 172P
3A17 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- P172D
3A17 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 175
3A17 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 175A
3A17 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 175B
3A17 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 175C
A-799 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 170A
A-799 -- Cessna Aircraft Company, The -- 170B
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STC Number: SA293NW
This certificate issued to: Franklin Aircraft Engines, Inc.
STC Holder's Address:
136 Racquette Drive
Fort Collins CO 80524
United States
Description of the Type Design Change:
Installation of Franklin 6A-350-C1 or 6A-350-C2 engines, Hartzell HC-C2YF-1BF/F8459-4 to -8, HC-C2YF-1BF/F8459A-4Q to -8Q, or McCauley 2A31C21/84S-4 to -8 propellers.
Thanks for the information on the conversion. I spoke with the folks at Del-Air about their conversion and plan on making a trip out to Porterville to look and fly his converted aircraft.
Once again, thanks for your timely assistance and help.
iM IN EAST AFRICA I WOULD LIKE TO CONVERT MY 172E CURRENTLY POWERED BY O300C TO LYCOMING O360.I DONT KNOW WHERE TO START AND ROUGHLY THE BUDGET FOR THAT
MAZRUI
PHONE +255 777 414366
Gentlemen,
Do you know if anyone holds a conversion for a 1959 Cessna 172 using the
IO-360 series of Lycoming engines? Fuel injection systems rather than
Carb.
Thanks,
Rich.
