The Civil Utility Aircraft
Current Cessna 172s in use (Plaridel Airport)
- Cessna 172 RP-C113
- Cessna 172 RP-C361
- Cessna 172 RP-C1422
Performance-Specifications
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Gross Weight | 2,300 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
Speed
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Top Speed at Sea Level | 140 mph | 144 mph |
| Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 ft | 135 mph | 138 mph |
Range
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
|
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 ft 38 Gallons, No Reserve |
635 mi 4.7 hrs 135 mph |
650 mi 4.7 hrs 138 mph |
|
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 ft 48 Gallons, No Reserve |
795 mi 5.9 hrs 135 mph |
815 mi 5.9 hrs 138 mph |
|
Maximum Range at 10,000 ft 38 Gallons, No Reserve |
695 mi 6 hrs 116 mph |
700 mi 6 hrs 117 mph |
|
Maximum Range at 8000 ft 48 Gallons, No Reserve |
870 mi 7.5 hrs 116 mph |
875 mi 7.5 hrs 117 mph |
Rate of Climb At Sea Level
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Rate of Climb At Sea Level | 645 fpm | 645 fpm |
Service Ceiling
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Service Ceiling | 13,100 ft | 13,100 ft |
Take-Off
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Ground Run | 865 ft | 865 ft |
| Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle | 1,525 ft | 1,525 ft |
Stall Speed
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Flaps Up, Power Off | 57 mph | 57 mph |
| Flaps Down, Power Off | 49 mph | 49 mph |
Empty Weight
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| approximate | 1,300 lbs | 1,345 lbs |
Useful Load
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| approximate | 1,000 lbs | 955 lbs |
Baggage
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Baggage | 120 lbs | 120 lbs |
Wing Loading
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Pounds/Sq Foot | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Power Loading
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Pounds/HP | 15.3 | 15.3 |
Full Capacity
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Standard Tanks | 42 gal. | 42 gal. |
| Optional Long Range Tanks | 52 gal. | 52 gal. |
Oil Capacity Total
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Oil Capacity Total | 8 qts | 8 qts |
Propeller
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
| Fixed Pitch, Diameter | 75 inches | 75 inches |
Engine
| 172* | Skyhawk | |
|
Lycoming Engine 150 rated HP at 2700 RPM |
O-320-E2D | O-320-E2D |
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