Cessna 172S Quick Reference Handbook

Contents
Aircraft Overview
General Information ........................................................................... 1
Equipment and Features ..................................................................... 1
Recency and Restrictions ..................................................................... 1
Panel Photo ....................................................................................... 1
Performance – Specifications
Summary of Aircraft Performance and Specifications .............................. 2
Operating Limitations
Airspeeds .......................................................................................... 3
Power Plant ....................................................................................... 4
Fuel System ...................................................................................... 4
Tyre Pressures ................................................................................... 4
Manoeuvre / Load Limits ..................................................................... 4
Weight & Balance
Weight and Moment Tabulations .......................................................... 5
Loading Arrangements ........................................................................ 6
Centre of Gravity Moment Envelope ...................................................... 7
Sample Configurations ........................................................................ 8
Performance Charts
Takeoff Distances at 2550lbs (MTOW) ................................................... 9
Landing Distances at 2550lbs (MLW) ................................................... 10
Checklists
Normal Operations ............................................................................ 11
Emergency Operations ....................................................................... 22
Resources
Briefings .......................................................................................... 29
Useful Information ............................................................................ 32
NOTICE
The information and figures contained in this booklet are
to be used for general purposes only. This document is
not a substitute for the approved aeroplane flight 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)