Cessna 172D - 1963
Performance - Specifications
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:  
    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

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
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
Wingspan: 36' 02"

 

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