A Cessna 172, N model, painted in a Snow White base color accented by Capri Blue and solid black stripes was delivered last week to Toledo-Ohio based Suburban Aviation in Southeast Michigan. Originally built more than 25 years ago, Suburban’s new airplane is the first upgraded version of an Ascend 172 remanufactured by Yingling Aviation in Wichita. Suburban Aviation, named an Ascend dealer in September of last year, plans to use the aircraft as a demonstrator to market additional Ascend aircraft to prospective owners. In addition to marketing the Ascend 172s, Suburban provides the flight instruction for Eastern Michigan University at Willow Run Airport (KYIP) in Ypsilanti through sister company, Eagle Flight Centre.
Yingling Delivers First Upgraded Ascend Cessna 172
Key Takeaways:
- Suburban Aviation received the first Ascend 172, a remanufactured Cessna 172 by Yingling Aviation, to be used as a demonstrator aircraft.
- The Ascend 172 transforms older Cessna 172 "N" models into "like-new" aircraft through major airframe inspections, engine/propeller overhauls, and the installation of modern avionics.
- Priced at $231,900, the remanufactured Ascend 172 offers a significantly more affordable and practical option for flight training, personal rentals, and lease-back agreements compared to a new 172, which costs over $400,000.
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