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Cessna® Aircraft Aircraft Performance Specifications
Notice : Data is provided as a guide "at users risk" and is not intended for flight planning purposes! Consult the relevant Pilots Operating Handbook prior to flight.

172 A

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General Information
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Make: Continental 145hp
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 145
Engine TBO: 1800

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 135 117 216
Recommended Cruising Speed 124 107 198
Stalling Speed 58 50 92

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 244 37 140
Long Range Version 0 0 0

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2200 997
Empty Weight 1260 571
Max Useful Load 940 426
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 696 315

R A N G E SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 483 419 775 3.9

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 13300 4053
Max Engine Out Ceiling 0 0

C L I M B   R A T E S Feet P/Min Meters P/Min
Max Climb, Sea Level, Gross Weight 660 201
Max Climb, Engine Out, Sea Level, Gross Weight 0 0

T A K E O F F  &  L A N D I N G   D I S T A N C E S Feet Meters
TakeOff Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 950 289
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1650 502
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 600 182
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1115 339

A I R C R A F T   D I M E N S I O N S Feet Meters
Cabin Width (at shoulder) 3.29 (39.5 inches) 1.0033
Fuselage Length (approx.) 25 7.62
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 8.5 2.59
Total Wingspan (approx.) 36 10.97




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