Aircraft Maintenance
Maintenance and troubleshooting support for Cessna Skyhawk aircraft.
- Aircraft inspections
- Maintenance work scopes
- System troubleshooting
- Aircraft repairs
- Technical assessment
- Return-to-service coordination
Cessna Skyhawk 172
General Aviation MRO • Structures • Avionics • Aircraft Support
Cessna Skyhawk 172 Cessna 172 Series Aircraft Capabilities
AeroX provides Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft maintenance, structural repairs, avionics upgrades, aircraft wiring, electrical troubleshooting, aircraft modifications and technical support.
From high-utilization flight-school aircraft to privately operated Skyhawks, AeroX supports approved maintenance and modernization projects designed to keep Cessna 172 aircraft reliable and mission-ready.
SKYHAWK
Cessna 172 MRO
Aircraft maintenance
Structures
Airframe & corrosion work
Avionics
Panel modernization
Electrical
Wiring & troubleshooting
Technical Support
Repairs & modifications
Cessna Skyhawk
One of General Aviation's Most Proven Aircraft Platforms
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine high-wing aircraft widely used for flight training, personal transportation and general aviation operations.
The platform's straightforward design, stable handling characteristics and broad operating history have made the Skyhawk a common aircraft in both flight-school fleets and private ownership.
Current Skyhawk aircraft combine the familiar Cessna high-wing configuration with modern Garmin glass-cockpit avionics and a fuel-injected Lycoming piston engine.
AeroX can support Cessna 172 aircraft with maintenance, structural, avionics, electrical and approved modification work.
Cessna Skyhawk 172 Aircraft Support
Current Skyhawk Reference
Cessna Skyhawk 172 At a Glance
The current production Skyhawk combines four-seat utility, piston-aircraft simplicity and modern avionics.
4
Maximum Occupants
180 HP
Engine Power
124 KTAS
Maximum Cruise
640 NM
Maximum Range*
14,000 ft
Service Ceiling
| Specification | Current Cessna Skyhawk |
|---|---|
| Length | 27 ft 2 in / 8.3 m |
| Height | 8 ft 11 in / 2.7 m |
| Wingspan | 36 ft 1 in / 11.0 m |
| Maximum Occupants | 4 |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 2,550 lb / 1,157 kg |
| Useful Load | 878 lb / 398 kg |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 124 KTAS |
| Maximum Range | 640 nautical miles |
| Service Ceiling | 14,000 ft |
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360-L2A |
| Power | 180 hp |
| Propeller | McCauley 2-blade fixed-pitch aluminum |
*Performance figures shown are current manufacturer reference values. Actual aircraft performance varies with configuration, loading, weather, altitude and operating conditions.
Flight School & High-Utilization Aircraft
Supporting Skyhawks That Fly Every Day
Cessna 172 aircraft are heavily represented in flight training, where frequent takeoffs, landings and aircraft cycles can create demanding maintenance requirements.
High-utilization aircraft can require careful attention to landing-gear areas, flight-control systems, engine installations, cabin structures, wiring, avionics and previous repair history.
AeroX can support approved inspection, repair and modernization work for Skyhawks operating in training or other high-frequency environments.
Airframe inspections
Structural repairs
Corrosion assessment
Landing-gear areas
Engine-area support
Aircraft wiring
Avionics upgrades
Aircraft modifications
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Built Around Practical Utility
The Skyhawk combines a four-seat cabin, fixed landing gear and single-engine piston architecture in a platform used across training and personal aviation.
Its widespread use creates a large population of aircraft with widely varying age, utilization and maintenance history.
Integrated Aircraft Services
Cessna 172 MRO, Structures & Avionics Support
AeroX can coordinate maintenance, structures, avionics and electrical work for approved Cessna Skyhawk projects.
Structural Repairs
Structural support for damage, aircraft age, corrosion and previous repair conditions.
- Aircraft skin repairs
- Structural assessment
- Corrosion repair
- Cabin structures
- Repair coordination
- Structural modifications
Avionics Modernization
Modern avionics can improve aircraft functionality, navigation and equipment supportability.
- Communication radios
- GPS integration
- Navigation systems
- ADS-B equipment
- Display upgrades
- System troubleshooting
Electrical Systems
Electrical support for both modern and legacy Cessna 172 aircraft configurations.
- Aircraft wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment power
- Connector repairs
- Harness work
- System integration
Aircraft Modifications
Approved modifications can support changing operational and equipment requirements.
- Avionics installations
- Electrical modifications
- Equipment installations
- Structural provisions
- Panel upgrades
- Modernization programs
Technical Support
Integrated troubleshooting can help isolate complex aircraft, avionics and electrical issues.
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Structural assessment
- Avionics support
- Electrical support
- Repair coordination
- Modification planning
Current Skyhawk Powerplant
Lycoming IO-360-L2A Powered
The current Cessna Skyhawk uses the fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360-L2A four-cylinder piston engine.
Textron Aviation rates the current installation at 180 horsepower.
The powerplant is paired with a McCauley two-blade fixed-pitch aluminum propeller.
AeroX can support aircraft-side maintenance involving engine installation areas, cowling, wiring, electrical interfaces and related approved modifications.
180 HP
Proven Piston-Aircraft Power
The Lycoming IO-360-L2A provides 180 horsepower in the current Skyhawk configuration.
Individual legacy Cessna 172 aircraft may use different engine installations depending on model and approved aircraft configuration.
Skyhawk Avionics
From Legacy Panels to Modern Glass Cockpits
The Cessna 172 fleet spans decades of avionics technology, ranging from traditional analog panels to modern integrated glass-cockpit aircraft.
Current production Skyhawks use the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated flight deck with modern electronic displays and digital aircraft systems.
Older aircraft can often be modernized through approved communication, navigation, surveillance and display upgrades.
01
Aircraft Survey
Review panel configuration, equipment and existing wiring.
02
Upgrade Planning
Identify approved equipment and installation requirements.
03
Installation
Complete approved avionics and electrical modifications.
04
Testing
Perform applicable testing, inspection and documentation.
Legacy Skyhawk Support
Supporting Decades of Cessna 172 Production
The Skyhawk family includes aircraft from many different production periods, configurations and maintenance histories.
Older aircraft may require attention to corrosion, previous structural repairs, wiring, connectors, aging avionics and obsolete equipment.
Each aircraft should be evaluated according to its actual condition, records and approved configuration.
LEGACY
Condition-Based Aircraft Support
Aircraft age alone does not determine condition. Utilization, environment, maintenance history and previous repairs all matter.
Combining structural, avionics and electrical capabilities can simplify complex modernization work.
Aircraft Workscope
Typical Cessna Skyhawk 172 Workscope
01 / MRO
Aircraft Inspections
Maintenance and aircraft-condition assessment.
02 / STRUCTURES
Structural Repairs
Approved skin and airframe repair support.
03 / CORROSION
Corrosion Support
Inspection and repair coordination for affected areas.
04 / AVIONICS
Panel Upgrades
Communication, navigation and display modernization.
05 / ELECTRICAL
Aircraft Wiring
Electrical troubleshooting and wiring modifications.
06 / ENGINE
Engine-Area Support
Aircraft-side structural and electrical support.
07 / MODIFICATION
Aircraft Modifications
Approved equipment and modernization projects.
08 / TECHNICAL
Troubleshooting
Integrated aircraft, avionics and electrical support.
Why AeroX
Integrated General Aviation Aircraft Support
AeroX combines maintenance, structural, avionics and aircraft modification capabilities for a broad range of aviation projects.
30+ Years Experience
Decades of aviation experience supporting aircraft maintenance, structures and modifications.
Structural Capability
Support for airframe repairs, structural conditions and approved aircraft modifications.
Avionics Expertise
Installation, troubleshooting, wiring and aircraft-system modernization.
Integrated Support
Maintenance, electrical, avionics and structures can be coordinated within one project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cessna Skyhawk 172 FAQs
Does AeroX provide Cessna Skyhawk 172 maintenance support?
AeroX supports general aviation aircraft with maintenance,
structural repairs, avionics installations, electrical work
and approved aircraft modifications depending on the aircraft
configuration and project requirements.
How many people can a current Cessna Skyhawk carry?
Textron Aviation lists a maximum of four occupants
for the current production Cessna Skyhawk.
What engine is used in the current Cessna Skyhawk?
The current production Skyhawk uses the
Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine rated at 180 horsepower.
Legacy Cessna 172 models can have different approved engines.
What avionics are installed in a modern Cessna Skyhawk?
Current production Skyhawks use Garmin G1000 NXi
integrated cockpit avionics. Individual aircraft equipment
varies according to model, production year and modifications.
Can AeroX upgrade avionics in an older Cessna 172?
AeroX can support approved avionics modernization involving
communication radios, GPS, navigation systems, ADS-B equipment,
displays, aircraft wiring and related electrical modifications.
Can AeroX perform structural repairs on Cessna 172 aircraft?
AeroX provides structural support for approved aircraft
work scopes including skin repairs, corrosion-related work,
structural assessment and aircraft modifications.
Can AeroX support high-utilization flight-school Skyhawks?
AeroX can support applicable maintenance, structural,
electrical and avionics work for high-utilization aircraft.
The individual aircraft condition, maintenance records
and approved workscope determine the required support.
What is the range of the current Cessna Skyhawk?
Textron Aviation publishes a maximum reference range
of approximately 640 nautical miles for the current Skyhawk.
Actual range varies according to loading, altitude,
weather, aircraft condition and operating technique.
AeroX — Keeping You Flying
Need Support for a Cessna Skyhawk 172?
Talk with AeroX about Cessna 172 maintenance, structural repairs, avionics modernization, aircraft wiring or approved aircraft modifications.