Cessna 172C - 1962
Performance - Specifications
Speed:
    Maximum at Sea Level
    Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 Feet
    Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
    Vno (Max. Structural Cruising)

139 mph (172) / 140 mph (Skyhawk)
131 mph (172) / 132 mph (Skyhawk)
160 MPH
140 MPH
Cruise:  
    75% Power at 7000 Feet
        Model 172 (39 Gallons Useable Fuel)
        Skyhawk (39 Gallons Useable Fuel)

Range: 545 Miles / Time: 4.1 HRS / 131 MPH
Range: 540 Miles / Time: 4.1 HRS / 132 MPH
    Optimal Range at 10,000 Feet
        Model 172 (39 Gallons Useable Fuel)
        Skyhawk (39 Gallons Useable Fuel)

Range: 780 Miles / Time: 7.8 HRS / 100 MPH
Range: 780 Miles / Time: 7.8 HRS / 100 MPH
Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 700 FPM
Service Ceiling: 14,550 Feet
Takeoff Performance:
    Ground Roll
    Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle

825 Feet
1430 Feet
Landing Performance:
    Ground Roll
    Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle

690 Feet
1140 Feet
Stall Speed (TIAS):
    Flaps Up, Power Off
    Flaps Down (40), Power Off
(TIAS - true indicated airspeed; archaic for CAS)
58 MPH (approximately 40 MPH IAS)
52 MPH
Gross Weight: 2250 Pounds
Standard Empty Weight:
    Model 172
    Skyhawk

1260 Pounds
1330 Pounds
Baggage Allowance: 120 Pounds
Wing Loading: 12.9 Pounds/Sq.Ft.
Power Loading: 15.5 Pounds/HP
Fuel Capacity (Total): 42 Gallons
Oil Capacity: 8 Quarts
Engine:
   
Model 172
    Skyhawk

Continental O-300-C / 145 BHP at 2700 RPM
Continental O-300-D / 145 BHP at 2700 RPM
Propeller: 76 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch
Electrical System: 12-volt with generator
Wingspan: 36' 02"


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