Cessna 172R User Manual

CESSNA
MODEL
172R
PERFORMANCE/SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE-SPECIFICATIONS
(Continued)
WING
LOADING:
Lbs/Sq
Ft
14.1
POWER
LOADING
Lbs/HP
15.3
FUEL
CAPACITY
56
GAL
OIL CAPACITY
8
QTS
ENGINE:
Textron
Lycoming
IO-360-L2A
160
BHP
at
2400
RPM
PROPELLER:
Fixed
Pitch,
Diameter
75
IN.
*
NOTE
Speed
performance
is
shown
for
an
airplane equipped
with
speed
fairings
which increase the
speeds
by
approximately
|
2
knots. There
is
a
corresponding
difference
in
range,
while
all other
performance
figures
are
unchanged
when
speed
fairings
are
installed.
The
above
performance
figures
are
based
on
airplane
weights
at
2450
pounds,
standard
atmospheric
conditions,
level,
hard-surfaced
dry
runways
and
no
wind.
They
are
calculated values
derived
from
flight
tests
conducted
by
The
Cessna
Aircraft
Company
under
carefully
documented
conditions
and
will
vary
with individual
airplanes
and
numerous
factors
affecting flight
performance.
Revision
8
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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