Cessna introduced the 172A in 1960 with revised landing gear and swept-back tail fin. In 1963, the 172D introduced the lowered rear deck, allowing an aft window, marketed as "Omni-Vision." ...

Cessna modified the landing gear into a tricycle, which made the plane easier to land. There are at least 18 variants of the plane, including the 172A, which has a tailfin, rudder, and float ...