FAA Approves 100R Avgas In Cessna 172s

Cessna Skyhawk

A Cessna 172 Skyhawk. 

Credit: Textron Aviation
The FAA said Sept. 17 that it has granted approval for the use of a second 100-octane unleaded fuel in piston aircraft, specifically Cessna 172R/S Skyhawks. In a brief statement, the agency said it has approved the use of Swift 100R unleaded avgas by supplemental type certificate (STC) in Skyhawks...
Bill Carey

Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and uncrewed aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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