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Cessna 172R Skyhawk

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Cessna 172R Skyhawk
Performance & Specifications

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Range@80% power@8,000 ft. 580 NM  
Range@60% power@10,000 ft. 687 NM  
Maximum Speed@SL 123 KTS  
Cruise Speed at 80% power and 8000 Ft 122 KTS  
Service Ceiling 13,500 FT  
Rate-of-Climb S.L. 720 FPM  
Takeoff Distance (Ground Roll) 945 FT  
Maximum Ramp Weight 2457 LBS  
Fuel Capacity (Usable) 53 US. GAL.
Useful Load 857 LBS  
Horsepower at 2,400 RPM 160 HP  
Engine Textron Lycoming IO-360 L2A
Propeller McCauley, 2-Bladed Fixed Pitch
   
Aircraft Dimensions    
     

Interior Dimensions       Exterior Dimensions
 
Cabin       Overall Dimensions
 Length 142 in   Length     26 ft 11 in.
 Height 48 in   Height     8 ft 11 in.
 Width 39.5 in   Wing Span     36 ft 1 in.

 

 


Contact the Author:  Bruce J. Elig  CFII/MEI/ATP                                 Last Updated:  21 April, 2008  

 

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