Cessna 172L - 1972

172L - 1971

Performance - Specifications
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)
174 MPH
140 MPH

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Cruise:  
    75% Power at 9000 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
    Optimum 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
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

57 MPH
49 MPH
Gross Weight: 2300 Pounds
Standard Empty Weight:
    Model 172
    Skyhawk

1265 Pounds
1305 Pounds
Maximum Useful Load:
    Model 172
    Skyhawk

1035 Pounds
995 Pounds
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' 1"