Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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16 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A classic Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most popular trainer aircraft, pauses on the taxiway in bright daylight.

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Aircraft

172 Skyhawk C172

Standard with red/grey stripes

ZK-JNE

Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Vintage Voyager

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Cessna 172 is the most produced aircraft in history and iconic for flight training worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; more than 44,000 built.

Record Flights

No record flights; commonly used for training, cross-country, and recreational flying.

Safety & Events

None specific to this airframe; the Cessna 172 series has a remarkably safe reputation.

Future Outlook

Still flying, likely to remain in service for decades due to popularity.

Specifications

Lycoming IO-360-L2A (commonly used in late models)

Engine

11 m

Wingspan

8.3 m

Length

1,185 km

Range

226 km/h

Speed

4 passengers or approx. 340 kg payload

Capacity

1,111 kg

MTOW

2.7 m

Height

180 hp (134 kW; piston engine, not jet thrust)

Thrust

66.5 dB (ICAO Chapter 10)

Noise