Cessna 172N -
1980 |
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Performance - Specifications |
Speed:
Maximum at Sea Level
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Feet
Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
Vno (Max. Structural Cruising) |
125 Knots
122 Knots
158 KIAS
127 KIAS |

Do Not
Use This Information For Flight Planning
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Cruise: |
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75% Power at
8000 Feet
40 Gallons Usable Fuel
50 Gallons Usable Fuel |
Range: 455 NM / Time: 3.8 HRS
Range: 600 NM / Time: 5.0 HRS |
Max. Range at 10,000 Feet
40 Gallons Usable Fuel
50 Gallons Usable Fuel |
Range: 575 NM / Time: 6.1 HRS
Range: 750 NM / Time: 7.9 HRS |
Rate
of Climb at Sea Level: |
770 FPM |
Service Ceiling: |
14,200 Feet |
Takeoff Performance:
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
775 Feet
1390 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 |
Maximum Weight:
Ramp
Takeoff or Landing |
2307 Pounds (normal)
2300 Pounds (normal) |
Standard Empty Weight:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II |
1403 Pounds
1430 Pounds |
Maximum Useful Load:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II |
904 Pounds (normal) / 610 (utility)
877 Pounds (normal) / 583 (utility) |
Baggage Allowance: |
120 Pounds |
Wing
Loading: |
13.2 Pounds/Sq.Ft. |
Power
Loading: |
14.4 Pounds/HP |
Fuel
Capacity (Total):
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks |
43 Gallons / 40 Gallons useable
54 Gallons / 50 Gallons useable |
Oil
Capacity: |
6 Quarts (sump); 7 Quarts if oil
filter is installed |
Engine: |
Avco Lycoming O-320-H2AD / 160 BHP at 2700
RPM |
Propeller: |
75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Electrical System: |
28-Volt with Alternator |
Wingspan: |
36 Feet |