Cessna 172R User Manual

TEMPORARY
REVISION
FOR
CESSNA
PILOT'S OPERATING
HANDBOOK
AND FAA
APPROVED
AIRPLANE
FLIGHT
MANUAL
BEFORE
TAKEOFF
WARM
UP
If
the
engine
idles
smoothly
with
the
throttle
against
the idle
stop,
(approximately
675
RPM)
and accelerates
smoothly,
the
engine
is
ready
for
takeoff. Since
the
engine
is
closely
cowled
for efficient
in-flight
engine
cooling,
the
airplane
should be
pointed
into the
wind
to
avoid
overheating
during
prolonged engine
operation
on
the
ground.
Long
periods
of
idling
may
cause
fouled
spark
plugs.
172RPHUS-09
TR04

Cessna 172R Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	172R
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower	160 hp
Cruise Speed	124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)
Service Ceiling	13, 500 ft (4, 100 m)
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in (11.0 m)
Empty Weight	1, 691 lb (767 kg)
Max Takeoff Weight	2, 450 lb (1, 111 kg)
Seating Capacity	4
Takeoff Distance	1, 630 ft (497 m)
Type	Single-engine, high-wing
Range	696 nm (801 mi, 1, 289 km)
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min (3.7 m/s)
Length	27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Height	8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Fuel Capacity	56 US gal (212 L)
Stall Speed (Flaps Down)	47 knots
Landing Distance	1, 335 feet