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Cessna 172P - 1984
Performance - Specifications
Speed:
    Maximum at Sea Level
    Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Feet
    Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
    Vno (Maximum Structural Cruising)

123 knots
120 knots
158 KIAS
127 KIAS
Cruise:  
    75% Power at 8000 Feet
        40 Gallons Usable Fuel
        50 Gallons Usable Fuel
        62 Gallons Usable Fuel

Range: 440 NM / Time: 3.8 HRS
Range: 585 NM / Time: 5.0 HRS
Range: 755 NM / Time: 6.4 HRS
    Max. Range at 10,000 Feet
        40 Gallons Usable Fuel
        50 Gallons Usable Fuel
        62 Gallons Usable Fuel

Range: 520 NM / Time: 5.6 HRS
Range: 680 NM / Time: 7.4 HRS
Range: 875 NM / Time: 9.4 HRS
Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 700 FPM
Service Ceiling: 13,000 Feet
Takeoff Performance:
    Ground Roll
    Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle

890 Feet
1625 Feet
Landing Performance:
    Ground Roll
    Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle

540 Feet
1280 Feet
Stall Speed (KCAS):
    Flaps Up, Power Off
    Flaps Down, Power Off

51 Knots
46 Knots
Maximum Weight:
    Ramp
    Takeoff or Landing

2407 Pounds
2400 Pounds
Standard Empty Weight:
   
Skyhawk
    Skyhawk II

1438 Pounds
1457 Pounds
Maximum Useful Load:
   
Skyhawk
    Skyhawk II

969 Pounds
950 Pounds
Baggage Allowance: 120 Pounds
Wing Loading: 13.8 Pounds/Sq.Ft.
Power Loading: 15 Pounds/HP
Fuel Capacity (Total):
    Standard Tanks
    Long Range Tanks
    Integral Tanks

43 Gallons
54 Gallons
68 Gallons
Oil Capacity: 8 Quarts
Engine: Avco Lycoming O-320-D2J / 160 HP at 2700 RPM
Propeller: 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch
Electrical System: 28-Volt with Alternator; Avionics Master Switch
 

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