Cessna 172S Nav III Information Manual

CESSNA SECTION 2
MODEL 172S NAV III OPERATING LIMITATIONS
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS (Continued)
UTILITY CATEGORY
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 35.0 inches aft of datum at 1950 pounds or less, with
straight line variation to 37.5 inches aft of datum at
2200 pounds.
Aft: 40.5 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion of front face of firewall.
MANEUVER LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
This airplane is certificated in both the normal and utility category.
The normal category is applicable to aircraft intended for non
aerobatic operations. These include any maneuvers incidental to
normal flying, stalls (except whip stalls), lazy eights, chandelles, and
turns in which the angle-of-bank is not more than 60°.
NORMAL CATEGORY MANEUVERS AND RECOMMENDED
ENTRY SPEED*
Chandelles 105 KNOTS
Lazy Eights 105 KNOTS
Steep Turns 95 KNOTS
Stalls (Except Whip Stalls) Slow Deceleration
* Abrupt use of the controls is prohibited above 105 KNOTS.
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FAA APPROVED
172SPHAUS-04 U.S. 2-9

Cessna 172S Nav III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	172S Nav III
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower	180 hp
Cruise Speed	124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)
Service Ceiling	13, 500 ft (4, 115 m)
Takeoff Distance (Ground Roll)	960 ft (293 m)
Landing Distance (Ground Roll)	575 ft (175 m)
Seating Capacity	4
Type	Single-engine, high-wing
Propeller	2-blade, constant-speed
Fuel Capacity	56 gallons
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in
Length	27 ft 2 in
Height	8 ft 11 in
Stall Speed	47 knots
Range	640 nautical miles
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min (3.7 m/s)
Avionics	Garmin G1000
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 550 lbs (1, 157 kg)