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Cessna 172M - 1973 |
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Performance - Specifications
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Speed:
Maximum at Sea Level
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Feet
Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
Vno (Max. Structural Cruising) |
139 MPH (172) / 140 MPH (Skyhawk)
131 MPH (172) / 132 MPH (Skyhawk)
182 MPH
145 MPH |
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Cruise: |
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75% Power at 8000 Feet
38 Gallons Usable Fuel (Model 172)
48 Gallons Usable Fuel (Model 172)
38 Gallons Usable Fuel (Skyhawk)
48 Gallons Usable Fuel (Skyhawk) |
Range: 615 SM / Time: 4.7 HRS / 131 MPH
Range: 775 SM / Time: 5.9 HRS / 131 MPH
Range: 620 SM / Time: 4.7 HRS / 132 MPH
Range: 780 SM / Time: 5.9 HRS / 132 MPH |
Max. Range at 10,000 Feet
38 Gallons Usable Fuel (Model 172)
48 Gallons Usable Fuel (Model 172)
38 Gallons Usable Fuel (Skyhawk)
48 Gallons Usable Fuel (Skyhawk) |
Range: 640 SM / Time: 5.5 HRS / 117 MPH
Range: 820 SM / Time: 7.0 HRS / 117 MPH
Range: 655 SM / Time: 5.5 HRS / 118 MPH
Range: 830 SM / Time 7.0 HRS / 118 MPH |
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Rate of Climb at Sea Level: |
645 FPM |
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Service Ceiling: |
13,100 Feet |
Takeoff Performance:
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
865 Feet
1525 Feet |
Landing Performance:
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
520 Feet
1250 Feet |
Stall Speed (KCAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off |
57 MPH
49 MPH |
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Gross Weight: |
2300 Pounds |
Standard Empty Weight:
Model 172
Skyhawk |
1285 Pounds
1335 Pounds |
Maximum Useful Load:
Model 172
Skyhawk |
1015 Pounds
965 Pounds
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Baggage Allowance: |
120 Pounds |
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Wing Loading: |
13.2 Pounds/Sq.Ft. |
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Power Loading: |
15.3 Pounds/HP |
Fuel Capacity (Total):
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks
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42 Gallons / 38 Gallons useable
52 Gallons / 48 Gallons useable |
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Oil Capacity: |
8 Quarts
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Engine: |
Lycoming O-320-E2D / 150 BHP at 2700 RPM |
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Propeller: |
75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
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Electrical System: |
14-Volt with Alternator; Avionics Master Switch |
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Wingspan: |
36' 01" |