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Cessna 172M - 1976
Performance - Specifications
Speed:
    Maximum at Sea Level
    Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Feet
    Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
    Vno (Max. Structural Cruising)

125 Knots
120 Knots
160 Knots
128 Knots
Cruise:  
    75% Power at 8000 Feet
        38 Gallons Usable Fuel
        48 Gallons Usable Fuel

Range: 450 NM / Time: 3.9 Hours
Range: 595 NM / Time: 5.1 Hours
    Max. Range at 10,000 Feet
        38 Gallons Usable Fuel
        48 Gallons Usable Fuel

Range: 480 NM / Time: 4.8 Hours
Range: 640 NM / Time: 4.3 Hours
Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 645 FPM
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

50 Knots
44 Knots
Gross Weight: 2300 Pounds
Standard Empty Weight:
    Skyhawk
    Skyhawk II

1387 Pounds
1412 Pounds
Maximum Useful Load:
    Skyhawk
    Skyhawk II

913 Pounds (normal) / 613 Pounds (utility)
888 Pounds (normal) / 588 Pounds (utility)
Baggage Allowance: 120 Pounds
Wing Loading: 13.2 Pounds/Sq.Ft.
Power Loading: 15.3 Pounds/HP
Fuel Capacity (Total):
    Standard Tanks
    Long Range Tanks

42 Gallons / 38 Gallons useable
52 Gallons / 48 Gallons useable
Oil Capacity: 8 Quarts
Engine: Lycoming O-320-E2D / 150 BHP at 2700 RPM
Propeller: 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch
Electrical System: 14-Volt with Alternator
Wingspan: 36 Feet

172M - 1974
172M - 1975


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