Supplement POH
Cessna 172 R&S
(FAA-Version)
Page 2-8
Issue 3
Revision 2, Mar. 2022
MAXIMUM FUEL QUANTITIES
Due to the higher specific density of Kerosene and Diesel in
comparison to Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS) with the TAE 125
installation the permissible tank capacity has been reduced.
C172 R&S normal category
Total capacity:..............................180.2 litres (47.6 US gallons)
Total capacity of usable fuel: .......168.8 litres (44.6 US gallons)
Total capacity each tank: ...............90.1 litres (23.8 US gallons)
Total capacity of usable fuel
each tank: ......................................84.4 litres (22.3 US gallons)
C172 R&S utility category
Total capacity:.................................117.4 litres (31 US gallons)
Total capacity of usable fuel: .............106 litres (28 US gallons)
Total capacity each tank: ...............58.7 litres (15.5 US gallons)
Total capacity of usable fuel
each tank: ............................................53 litres (14 US gallons)
CAUTION:
To prevent air from penetrating into the fuel
system avoid running the tanks dry. As soon
as the "Low Level" Warning Light illuminates,
switch to a tank with sufficient fuel or land.
CAUTION: With ¼ tank or less, prolonged
uncoordinated flight is prohibited when
operating on either left or right tank.
CAUTION: In turbulent air it is strongly recommended
to use the BOTH position.
Note: The tanks are equipped with a Low Fuel
Warning. If the fuel level is below
19 l (5 US gal) usable fuel, the "Fuel L" or
"Fuel R" Warning Light illuminates
respectively.
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