Cessna 1973 172 - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS; Aircraft Performance Data; Aircraft Capacities and Engine Specs

PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
Model 172* Skyhawk*
GROSS WEIGHT 2300 lbs 2300 lbs
SPEED:
Top Speed at Sea Level 139 mph 140 mph
Cruise, 75% Power at 9000 ft 131 mph 132 mph
RANGE:
Cruise, 75% Power at 9000 ft 615 mi 620 mi
38 Gal., No Reserve 4.7 hrs 4.7 hrs
131 mph 132 mph
Cruise, 75% Power at 9000 ft 775 mi 780 mi
48 Gal., No Reserve 5.9 hrs 5.9 hrs
131 mph 132 mph
Optimum Range at 10, 000 ft 640 mi 655 mi
38 Gal., No Reserve 5. 5 hrs 5. 5 hrs
117 mph 118 mph
Optimum Range at 10, 000 ft 820 mi 830 mi
48 Gal., No Reserve 7.0 hrs 7.0 hrs
117 mph 118 mph
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL 645 fpm 645 fpm
SERVICE CEILING 13, 100 ft 13, 100 ft
TAKE-OFF:
Ground Run 865 ft 865 ft
Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle . . . 1525 ft 1525 ft
LANDING:
Ground Roll 520 ft 520 ft
Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle . . . 1250 ft 1250 ft
STALL SPEED:
Flaps Up, Power Off 57 mph 57 mph
Flaps Down, Power Off 49 mph 49 mph
EMPTY WEIGHT (Approximate) 1285 lbs 1335 lbs
USEFUL LOAD 1015 lbs 965 lbs
BAGGAGE 120 lbs 120 lbs
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Foot 13.2 13.2
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP 15.3 15.3
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
SUndard Tanks 42 gal. 42 gal.
Optional Long Range Tanks 52 gal. 52 gal.
OIL CAPACITY: Total 8 qts 8 qts
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch (Diameter) 75 inches 75 inches
ENGINE:
Lycoming Engine O-320-E2D O-320-E2D
150 rated HP at 2700 RPM
• This manual covets operation of the Model 172/Skyhawk which is certificated
as Model 172M under FAA Type Certificate No 3A12. The manual also covers
operation of the Reims/Cessna Model fl72 which is cettificated as Model F172M
under French Type Certificate No^ 25 and FAA Type Certificate No. A4EtJ
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