Cessna 172S User Manual

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Cessna 172S Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower	180 hp
Fuel Capacity	56 US gallons (212 liters)
Seating Capacity	4
Type	Single-engine, high-wing
Cruise Speed	124 knots
Range	696 nm (801 mi, 1, 289 km)
Service Ceiling	13, 500 ft (4, 115 m)
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in (11.0 m)
Length	27 feet 2 inches
Height	8 feet 11 inches
Max Takeoff Weight	2, 550 pounds
Maximum Speed	163 knots
Rate of Climb	721 feet per minute (3.66 m/s)
Takeoff Distance	1, 630 ft (497 m)
Landing Distance	1, 335 ft (407 m)

Summary

Supplement 1: Bendix/King KX 155A VHF Nav/Comm with KI 208 or KI 209A Indicator Head

Supplement 2: Bendix/King KT 76C Transponder with Blind Encoder

Section 3 Emergency Procedures

Supplement 3: Bendix/King KMA 26 Audio Selector Panel

Supplement 4: Pointer Model 3000-11 or Model 4000-11 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Inspection/Test

Supplement 5: Bendix/King KLN 89B Global Positioning System (IFR)

Supplement 6: Bendix/King KR 87 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

Supplement 7: Bendix/King KAP 140 Single Axis Autopilot

Supplement 8: Winterization Kit

Supplement 9: Davtron Model TC-2 Clock/O.A.T.

Supplement 10: Bendix/King KLN 89 VFR Global Positioning System (GPS)

Supplement 12: Canadian Supplement

Supplement 13: Bendix/King KCS-55A Slaved Compass System with KI-525A Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

Supplement 15: Bendix/King KAP 140 2 Axis Autopilot

Section 3 Emergency Procedures

Details emergency procedures for autopilot malfunctions, including control wheel and circuit breaker actions.

Supplement 19: Bendix/King KLN 94 Global Positioning System (IFR)

Supplement 20: Bendix/King KMA 28 Audio Selector Panel

Supplement 21: Bendix/King KMD 550 Multi-Function Display

Supplement 22: 12 Volt Cabin Power System

Supplement 24: Astrotech Model TC-2 Clock/OAT/Volt Indicator

Supplement 25: Bendix/King KX 165A VHF Nav/Comm

Section 1 General

Section 2 Limitations

Section 4 Normal Procedures

Details normal procedures for COMM/NAV operation, including frequency selection and volume control.