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Specifications

Cardinal Specs
'68 177
'69 177A
'70-'74 177B
'75-'78 177B
1971 RG
1972-1978 RG

Interior Comparision

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

182 A, B, C, D

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Model D had more fuel and was larger in size.

General Information
Engine Type: Piston
Engine Make: Continental 230hp
Power (HP or Lbs Thrust): 230
Engine TBO: 1500

S P E E D S MPH KTS KPH
Maximum Cruising Speed 170 147 272
Recommended Cruising Speed 162 140 259
Stalling Speed 62 53 98

F U E L   C A P A C I T Y Lbs US Gals Litres
Standard Fuel 363 55 208
Long Range Version 0 0 0

W E I G H T S US Lbs Kilos
Gross Weight 2650 1201
Empty Weight 1560 707
Max Useful Load 1090 494
Max Useful w/Full Fuel 727 329

R A N G E SM NM KM Hrs
Max Range - Std Cruise 518 450 833 3.2

C E I L I N G S Feet Meters
Max Service Ceiling 19800 6034
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 1030 313
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 620 188
TakeOff Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1080 329
Landing Ground Roll, Sea Level, Gross Weight 610 185
Landing Over 50ft/15meter Obstacle, Sea Level, Gross Weight 1310 399

A I R C R A F T   D I M E N S I O N S Feet Meters
Cabin Width (at shoulder) 39.5 inches
Fuselage Length (approx.) 26 7.92
Fuselage (usually tail section) Height (approx.) 8.5 2.59
Total Wingspan (approx.) 36 10.97




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