Cessna 175 Skylark

The Skylark, built 1958-1962 to slot between the 172 and the 182: a 172 airframe with a geared Continental GO-300 turning a large slow propeller to extract 175 hp, giving better climb and a few more knots. The geared engine's reputation is what defines the type today. Its type certificate (3A17) later carried the R172 and 172RG.

The variants

MODEL	YEARS	ACTIVE	TAILFAX SCORE	WHAT CHANGED
175	1958–1962	537	24.8/50	The original: 172 airframe with geared 175 hp GO-300
175A	1960	246	28.9/50	Minor changes
175B	1961	100	Partial 12.8/30	Minor changes
175C	1962	44	Partial 7.8/30	GO-300-E engine, 2,450 lb gross; sold as a de-luxe Skyhawk

Family fleet, active

927

FAA registry

NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs

31.3

29 events over 927 active aircraft, pooled across the family

Successor

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30