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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 P II Skyhawk

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General Information
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Make: Lycoming 160hp
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 160
Engine TBO: 2000

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 141 122 225
Recommended Cruising Speed 138 119 220
Stalling Speed 53 46 85

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 283 43 162
Long Range Version 448 68 257

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2400 1088
Empty Weight 1454 659
Max Useful Load 946 429
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 663 300

R A N G E SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 506 439 812 3.67

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 13000 3962
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 700 213
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 890 271
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1625 495
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 540 164
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1280 390

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.) 26.11 7.96
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 8.1 2.47
Total Wingspan (approx.) 35.1 10.7




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