Cessna 172R User Manual

SECTION
4
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL
172R
HOT
WEATHER
OPERATION
Refer
to
the
general
warm
temperature
starting
information
under
Starting
Engine
in
this
section.
Avoid
prolonged engine
operation
on
the
ground.
NOISE
CHARACTERISTICS
AND
NOISE
REDUCTION
The
certificated
noise level
for
the Model
172R
at
2450
pounds
maximum
weight
is
73.3
dB(A).
No
determination has been made
by
the Federal Aviation Administration that
the noise
levels
of
this
airplane
are
or
should
be
acceptable
or
unacceptable
for
operation
at,
into,
or
out
of,
any
airport.
The
following
procedures
are
suggested
to
minimize
the
effect
of
airplane
noise
on
the
public:
1
.
Pilots
operating
airplanes
under
VFR
over
outdoor
assemblies
of
persons,
recreational and
park
areas,
and other
noise
sensitive
areas
should
make
every
effort
to
fly
not
less than
2000
feet
above
the
surface,
weather
permitting,
even
though
flight
at
a
lower level
may
be consistent
with the
provisions
of
government
regulations.
2.
During
departure
from
or
approach
to
an
airport,
climb
after
takeoff
and descent
for
landing
should be made
so
as
to
avoid
prolonged
flight
at
low
altitude
near
noise sensitive
areas.
NOTE
The
above
recommended
procedures
do
not
apply
where
they
would
conflict
with
Air
Traffic
Control
clearances
or
instructions,
or
where,
in
the
pilot's
judgment,
an
altitude
of
less
than
2000
feet
is
necessary
to
adequately
exercise
the
duty
to
see
and avoid
other
airplanes.
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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