Cessna 172D - 1963 |
Performance - Specifications
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Speed:
Maximum at Sea Level
Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 Feet
Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
Vno (Max. Structural Cruising) |
138 mph (172) / 139 mph (Skyhawk)
130 mph (172) / 131 mph (Skyhawk)
174 MPH
140 MPH |
Cruise: |
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75% Power at 7000 Feet
Model 172 (36 Gallons Useable Fuel)
Skyhawk (36 Gallons Useable Fuel) |
Range: 550 Miles / Time: 4.2 HRS / 130 MPH
Range: 555 Miles / Time: 4.2 HRS / 131 MPH |
Optimal Range at 10,000 Feet
Model 172 (36 Gallons Useable Fuel)
Skyhawk (36 Gallons Useable Fuel) |
Range: 670 Miles / Time: 6.6 HRS / 102 MPH
Range: 670 Miles / Time: 6.6 HRS / 102 MPH |
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 (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down (40), Power Off |
58 MPH
52 MPH |
Gross Weight: |
2300 Pounds (Powermatic: 2500 Pounds) |
Standard Empty Weight:
Model 172
Skyhawk
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1260 Pounds
1330 Pounds |
Baggage Allowance: |
120 Pounds |
Wing Loading: |
13.2 Pounds/Sq.Ft. |
Power Loading: |
15.9 Pounds/HP |
Fuel Capacity (Total): |
39 Gallons |
Oil Capacity: |
8 Quarts
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Engine:
Model 172
Skyhawk
Powermatic (Renamed 175 Skylark)
Skyhawk Powermatic (Renamed 175) |
Continental O-300-C / 145 HP at 2700 RPM
Continental O-300-D / 145 HP at 2700 RPM
Continental GO-300-E / 175 HP at 2700 RPM
Continental GO-300-E / 175 HP at 2700 RPM |
Propeller: |
76 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Electrical System: |
12-volt with generator
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Wingspan: |
36' 02" |