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Cessna 172 - 1956/1957/1958
Performance - Specifications
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

Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 660 FPM
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
Gross Weight: 2200 Pounds
Standard Empty Weight: 1290 Pounds
Useful Load: 910 Pounds
Baggage Allowance: 120 Pounds
Wing Loading: 12.6 Pounds/Sq.Ft.
Power Loading: 15.1 Pounds/HP
Fuel Capacity: 42 Gallons (total); 37 Gallons (useable)
Oil Capacity: 8 Quarts
Engine: Continental O-300-A / 145 BHP at 2700 RPM
Propeller: 76 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch
Electrical System: 12-volt with Generator
Wingspan: 36' 02"
   

     

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