Air Plains Services has obtained parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for stock Cessna 172 short airboxes for N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine. [Courtesy: Air Plains Services]
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Air Plains Services has obtained Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for new short airboxes compatible with Cessna 172 N and P models equipped with original O-320 Lycoming engines.
The newly approved airboxes feature enhanced durability with design improvements such as adhesive reinforcements, hardened control arms, improved shaft/bushing, and four-corner fuel drain holes, offered at a lower price.
This is the second recent airbox PMA for Air Plains, reflecting their long history and growing success in producing improved replacement parts for various Cessna aircraft models.
Air Plains Services has obtained parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for stock Cessna 172 short airboxes for N and P models with the original O-320 Lycoming engine, it announced Wednesday.
The Air Plains part (number APS0552164-4) is approved for Lycoming O-320-H2AD and O-320-D2J engines.
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