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Cessna 172 - 1956/1957/1958 |
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Performance - Specifications
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Speed:
Maximum
(5,000 feet)
Cruise (5,000 feet)
Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
Vno (Max. Structural Cruising) |
131 MPH TAS
125 MPH / 491 SM / 3.9 HRS
160 MPH
140 MPH |
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Rate of Climb at Sea Level: |
660 FPM |
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Service Ceiling: |
15,000 Feet |
Takeoff Performance
(at sea level):
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
725 Feet
1650 Feet |
Landing Performance
(at sea level):
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
680 Feet
1115 Feet |
Stall Speed (TIAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down (40), Power Off |
(TIAS - true indicated
airspeed; archaic for CAS)
58 MPH (approximately 40 MPH IAS)
52 MPH |
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Gross Weight: |
2200 Pounds |
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Standard Empty Weight: |
1290 Pounds |
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Useful Load: |
910 Pounds |
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Baggage Allowance: |
120 Pounds |
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Wing Loading: |
12.6 Pounds/Sq.Ft. |
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Power Loading: |
15.1 Pounds/HP |
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Fuel Capacity: |
42 Gallons (total); 37 Gallons (useable) |
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Oil Capacity: |
8 Quarts
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Engine: |
Continental O-300-A / 145 BHP at 2700 RPM |
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Propeller: |
76 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
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Electrical System: |
12-volt with Generator |
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Wingspan: |
36' 02" |
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