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Cessna 172P User Manual

Cessna 172P
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30 May 1980

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Cessna 172P Specifications

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ManufacturerCessna
Model172P
EngineLycoming O-320-D2J
Horsepower160 hp
Length27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Rate of Climb720 ft/min (3.7 m/s)
Seating Capacity4
Engine TypePiston
PropellerFixed pitch
Wingspan36 ft 1 in
Height8 ft 11 in
Stall Speed47 knots
Service Ceiling13, 000 ft
Range696 nmi (801 mi, 1, 289 km)
Fuel Consumption8.5 US gal/h (32 L/h)

Summary

Performance Specifications

Limitations

Airspeed Limitations

Lists critical airspeeds and their operational significance.

Weight Limits

Specifies maximum weights for Normal and Utility categories.

Center of Gravity Limits

Defines CG limits for Normal and Utility categories.

Emergency Procedures

Engine Failures

Details procedures for engine failures during takeoff and flight.

Forced Landings

Outlines procedures for emergency landings.

Fires

Covers procedures for engine fires during start and in flight.

Normal Procedures

Preflight Inspection

Detailed checklist for preflight inspection of various aircraft parts.

Performance

Takeoff

Provides takeoff distances for various conditions.

Landing

Provides landing distances for different conditions.

Weight & Balance/Equipment List

Weight and Balance

Guidance on using loading graphs and CG moment envelope.

Airplane & Systems Descriptions

Electrical System

Overview of the aircraft's electrical system.

Fuel System

Description of fuel tanks, selector valve, and flow.

Airplane Handling, Service & Maintenance

Airplane Inspection Periods

Details FAA required annual and 100-hour inspections.

Engine Oil

Details engine oil grade, viscosity, capacity, and change intervals.

Fuel

Approved fuel grades, capacities, and additives.

Supplements (Optional Systems Description & Operating Procedures)

Floatplane

Information specific to floatplane operations.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures specific to floatplane operations.

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