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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 B

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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 140 121 224
Recommended Cruising Speed 131 113 209
Stalling Speed 59 51 94

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 277 42 159
Long Range Version 0 0 0

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2200 997
Empty Weight 1325 600
Max Useful Load 875 396
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 598 271

R A N G E SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 592 514 951 4.52

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 15100 4602
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 730 222
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 875 266
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1370 417
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.) 26.5 8.08
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 8.6 2.62
Total Wingspan (approx.) 36 10.97




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