what year is the a2a cessna?

[KotatehFox]

simple question, what year model is the a2a cessna 172? it looks to be if i had to guess 80's or 90's maybe...though i SUCK at telling aircraft years apart aside from 1940-50's era as thats primarily what i fly..also, THIS needs to be added...i would pay for a dlc for the 172 to make it a float plane...

[MarcE]

N7274H is 1999

http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry ... rtxt=7274H

[KotatehFox]

so the a2a cessna is a 1999 skyhawk then?

[CAPFlyer]

There is no specific year to any of A2A's aircraft. They are all representatives of the type.

Both of A2A's Cessnas are based on the "S" model, introduced in 1998 for both types, however their performance and the options allow you to fly them as just about any fuel-injected version of either (to include the R, Q, and T models).

[Rimshot]

There is no specific year to any of A2A's aircraft. They are all representatives of the type.

Both of A2A's Cessnas are based on the "S" model, introduced in 1998 for both types, however their performance and the options allow you to fly them as just about any fuel-injected version of either (to include the R, Q, and T models).

As I see it the A2A Cessna trainer is indeed modelled on the R/S variants, with the R being introduced in 1996 and the S in 1998. You can select an R or S version by switching your prop in the hangar. The Q however is a 1983 model, so has nothing to do with the A2A rendition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cessna_172

The only thing I can find about a T model is this:

http://www.pbsaerospace.com/news-events ... 100-engine

This model also has nothing to do with the A2A 172.

[ilya1502]

Both of A2A's Cessnas are based on the "S" model

Why do you say that? C172 is based on the "R", isn't it?

[AKar]

N7274H that was mentioned in the development videos is indeed an R model 172. S model has some slight differences besides the propeller.

What comes to 182, the S & T models are pretty much the same, minor details aside, except the S model comes either with two or three-bladed prop, whereas the T model only comes with three-blade prop, and later, the G1000. The A2A 'test aircraft' was a T-model equipped with G1000 cockpit.

-Esa

[Killratio]

Yes, based on the R. That is what Scott test flew and what a good few of us Beta Testers had many hours in.

[cflord]

Very nice pic KotatehFox and yes it would be nice if A2A could develop a floatplane (Amphib) version of the C172 or C182. Here is wishing A2A starts 2018 off with a "can do attitude" and at least consider the floatplane idea!

Keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down!

Ret SMSgt Cliff Lord - C-130 Flight Engineer & Mechanic

[KotatehFox]

i would buy the addon, the 172 is a fav of mine but it would be even more fun as amphib, i run my 172 with the 160 hp motor for reference...im looking at maybe doing a pirep over on fs economy when the weather gets a little nicer and i would like a year, so 1998-1999 seems like a year i could do

[CAPFlyer]

As I see it the A2A Cessna trainer is indeed modelled on the R/S variants, with the R being introduced in 1996 and the S in 1998. You can select an R or S version by switching your prop in the hangar. The Q however is a 1983 model, so has nothing to do with the A2A rendition.

I never said that it was modeled after the 172Q. I said that the 172 and 182 can be OPERATED as any fuel injected version of the types (and then listed some of the sub-models that applied for one and/or the other). The interior might be off, but the 182Q has the same fuel-injected engine as the 182R (a Continental O-470) providing 230HP. The 182S & T use the Lycoming IO-540, which is also a 230HP fuel-injected engine.

Also, I stand corrected that the 172 was based off the 172R model instead of the 172S. I have time in quite a few 172s and just have never flown an "R" with the vertical-mount intercom plugs, only "S" models. I didn't look at the engine RPM gauge which is honestly the only way you can tell the two apart. The "R" model has a red-line of 2400 while the "S" model has a red-line of 2700. Same engine, just different certification.

[AKar]

The interior might be off, but the 182Q has the same fuel-injected engine as the 182R (a Continental O-470) providing 230HP. The 182S & T use the Lycoming IO-540, which is also a 230HP fuel-injected engine.

Continental O-470 is not fuel-injected, but uses carburetor. Model 182S was the first fuel-injected model in the 182 lineup.

What comes to the fuel injected Continentals (not used in 182 but, say, in 185), they are operated a bit differently than the Lycomings due to different principle of the injection system.

-Esa

[CAPFlyer]

Hrm... my C182Q manual says IO-470-U, which is fuel injected.

[AKar]

Hrm... my C182Q manual says IO-470-U, which is fuel injected.

Either the airplane is modified, or there has to be a mistake in the manual. Model 182Q comes with Continental O-470-U, utilizing good old carburetor.

-Esa