Cessna 172C - 1962 |
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) |
139 mph (172) / 140 mph (Skyhawk)
131 mph (172) / 132 mph (Skyhawk)
160 MPH
140 MPH |
Cruise: |
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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
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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
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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
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Wingspan: |
36' 02" |