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Cessna 172S
Skyhawk SP |
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Specifications |
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Powerplant |
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180-hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A |
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Propeller |
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McCauley two-blade, fixed pitch, 76" diameter |
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Length |
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27 ft. 2 in. |
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Height |
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8
ft. 11 in. |
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Wingspan |
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36 ft. 1 in. |
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Wing area |
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174 sq. in. |
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Wing loading |
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14.7 lb/hp |
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Power loading |
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14.2 lb/hp |
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Seats |
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4 |
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Empty weight |
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1,715.5 lbs. |
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Max. Gross Weight |
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2,558 lbs. |
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Useful Load |
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834.5 lbs. |
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Max. takeoff weight |
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2,550 lbs. |
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Max. landing weight |
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2,550 lbs. |
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Fuel Capacity, std. |
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56 gal. (53 gal. usable) |
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Oil capacity |
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8
qt. |
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Baggage capacity |
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120 lb, 5.2 cu. ft. |
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Performance |
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Takeoff distance, ground roll |
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960 ft. |
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Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle |
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1,630 ft |
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Max demonstrated crosswind component |
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15 kt |
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Rate of climb, sea level |
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730 fpm |
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Max level speed, sea level |
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126 kt |
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Cruise speed / endurance with
45 min. reserve; std. fuel consumption |
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@
75% power, best economy, 8000 ft |
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122 kt / 4.2 hr.
(59 pph / 9.9 gph) |
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Service ceiling |
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14,000 ft |
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Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle |
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1,335 ft |
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Landing distance, ground roll |
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575 ft |
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Limiting and Recommended Airspeeds |
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VR
(rotation) |
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55 KIAS |
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VX
(best angle of climb) |
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62 KIAS |
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VY
(best rate of climb) |
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74 KIAS |
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VA
(design maneuvering) |
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105 KIAS |
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VFE
(max flap extended) |
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110 KIAS |
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VNO
(max structural cruising) |
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129 KIAS |
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VNE
(never exceed) |
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163 KIAS |
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VS1
(stall, clean) |
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48 KIAS |
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VS0
(stall, in landing configuration) |
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40 KIAS |
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The
data on this page is for informational use only
and is not to be used for flight planning.
Always consult the POH for flight planning purposes. |
