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172 O Cutlass
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182 Q II
182
R 172 K Hawk XP
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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 M Float Plane

Cessna® AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Float Plane configuration. 1973 model.

General Information
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Make: Lycoming 150hp
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 150
Engine TBO: 2000

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 108 93 172
Recommended Cruising Speed 106 92 170
Stalling Speed 52 45 83

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 277 42 159
Long Range Version 343 52 196

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2220 1006
Empty Weight 1450 657
Max Useful Load 770 349
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 493 223

R A N G E SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 500 434 803 4.72

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 12000 3657
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 580 176
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 1620 493
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 2390 728
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 590 179
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1345 409

A I R C R A F T   D I M E N S I O N S Feet Meters
Fuselage Length (approx.) 27 8.23
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 9.11 2.78
Total Wingspan (approx.) 35.9 10.94




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