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Interior Comparision

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172 A
172 B
172 C
172 D-H
172 I Skyhawk
172 K Hawk XP
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172 K-L
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172 M Float 2
172 M Skyhawk
172 N Hawk 100
172 N-P Hawk 100
172 O Cutlass
172 P II Skyhawk
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182 E-H
182 J-M Skylane
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182 Q II
182
R 172 K Hawk XP
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R182 RG Turbo Skylane
T-182 Q II Turbo Skylane

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
	CESSNA AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

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