Cessna 172 1971 - Page 2

PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
Model 172 *
Skyhawk*
GROSS WEIGHT 2300 lbs
2300 lbs
SPEED :
Top Speed at Sea Level . . .
139 mph
140 mph
Cruise , 75 % Power at 9000 ft
131 mph
132 mph
RANGE:
Cruise , 75% Power at 9000 ft
615 mi
620 mi
38 Gal. , No Reserve
4. 7 hrs
4. 7 hrs
Cruise, 75% Power at 9000 ft
131 mph
132 mph
775 mi
780 mi
48 Gal. , No Reserve
5. 9 hrs
5. 9 hrs
131 mph
132 mph
Optimum Ran ge at 10, 000 ft
640 mi
655 mi
38 Gal., No Reserve
5. 5 hrs
5. 5 hrs
117 mph
118 mph
Optimum Range at 10, 000 ft
820 mi
830 mi
48 Gal. , No Reserve
7. 0 hrs
7. O hrs
117 mph
118 mph
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL
645 fpm
645 fpm
SERVICE CEILING .
13, 100 ft
13, 100 ft
TAKE-OFF:
Ground Run
865 ft
865 ft
Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle.
1525 ft
1525 ft
LANDING:
Ground Roll
520 ft
520 ft
Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle.
1250 ft
1250 ft
STALL SPEED:
Flaps Up , Power Off
57 mph
57 mph
Flaps Down, Power Off .
49 mph
49 mph
EMPTY WEIGHT (Approxim ate)
1250 lbs
1300 lbs
USEFUL LOAD.
1050 lbs
1000 lbs
BAGGAGE.
120 lbs
120 lbs
WING LOADING: Pounds / Sq Foot
13.2
13. 2
POWER LOADING: Pounds / HP
15.3
15.3
FUEL CAPACITY:
Total
Standard Tanks 42 gal.
42 gal.
Optional Long Range Tanks
52 gal.
52 gal.
OIL CAPACITY:
Total
8 qts
8 qts
PROPELLER:
Fixed Pitch (Diameter)
76 inches
76 inches
ENGINE:
Lycoming Engine .
0-320-E2D
0-320-E2D
150 rated HP at 2700 RPM
*This manual covers operation of the Model 172/Skyhawk which is certificated
as Model l 72L under FAA Type Certificate No . 3Al2.
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