@ Big Pistons Forever, It is probably because it is a French assembled one that the differences occur. I can assure you that it has got an O-300 engine. From the register:
Mark:G-BFPH Current Reg. Date:14/12/2005
Previous ID:PH-VHN
Manufacturer:REIMS AVIATION SA
Type:REIMS CESSNA F172K
Serial No.:0802
Popular Name:SKYHAWK
Generic Name:172
Aircraft Class:FIXED-WING LANDPLANE
EASA Category:CS-23E: Normal and Utility Category Aeroplane
Engines (Propellers):1: 1 x CONTINENTAL MOTORS CORP O-300-D ( MCCAULEY 1C172/EM7653 )
MTOW:1043kg Total Hours: 8734 at 31/12/2010
Year Built:1971
Last edited by WaspJunior; 10th Jun 2012 at 18:56.