Cessna 172Q |
Performance - Specifications (as of 29
October
1982) |
Speed:
Maximum at Sea Level
Cruise, 75% Power at 8500 Feet
Vne (Never Exceed Speed)
Vno (Max. Structural Cruising) |
124 knots
122 knots
158 KIAS
127 KIAS |

Do Not
Use This Information For Flight Planning
|
Cruise: |
|
75% Power at
8500 Feet
50 Gallons Usable Fuel
62 Gallons Usable Fuel |
Range: 475 NM / Time: 4.0 HRS
Range: 620 NM / Time: 5.2 HRS |
Max. Range at 10,000 Feet
50 Gallons Usable Fuel
62 Gallons Usable Fuel |
Range: 600 NM / Time: 6.4 HRS
Range: 775 NM / Time: 8.4 HRS |
Rate
of Climb at Sea Level: |
680 FPM |
Service Ceiling: |
17,000 Feet |
Takeoff Performance:
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
960 Feet
1690 Feet |
Landing Performance:
Ground Roll
Total Dist. over 50-FT Obstacle |
575 Feet
1335 Feet |
Stall
Speed (KCAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off |
53 Knots
48 Knots |
Maximum Weight:
Ramp
Takeoff or Landing |
2558 Pounds
2550 Pounds |
Standard Empty Weight:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II |
1486 Pounds
1513 Pounds |
Maximum Useful Load:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II |
1072 Pounds
1045 Pounds |
Baggage Allowance: |
120 Pounds |
Wing
Loading: |
14.7 Pounds/Sq.Ft. |
Power
Loading: |
14.2 Pounds/HP |
Fuel
Capacity (Total):
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks |
54 Gallons
68 Gallons |
Oil
Capacity: |
9 Quarts |
Engine: |
Avco Lycoming O-360-A4N / 180 BHP at 2700
RPM |
Propeller: |
76 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Electrical System: |
28-volt with Alternator; includes Avionics
Power Switch |
Wingspan: |
36 Feet |