Performance - Specifications Summary Of Aircraft Performance And Specifications - Cessna 172S Quick Reference Handbook

Performance – Standard Specifications
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level ....................................................... 126 KTS
Cruise, 75% Power at 8500 FT ............................................ 124 KTS
CRUISE:
Using recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine start, taxi,
takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve.
75% Power at 8500 Ft ................................................ Range 518NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel .............................................. Time 4.25 HRS
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL ................................................... 730 FPM
SERVICE CEILING .................................................................. 14,000 FT
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ......................................................................... 960 FT
Total Distance Over 50 Ft. Obstacle ...................................... 1630 FT
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ......................................................................... 575 FT
Total Distance Over 50 Ft. Obstacle ...................................... 1335 FT
STALL SPEED:
Flaps Up, Power Off ............................................................ 48 KIAS
Flaps Down, Power Off ........................................................ 40 KIAS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp ............................................................ 2558 LBS / 1162.7 KG
Takeoff.......................................................... 2550 LBS / 1159.1 KG
Landing ......................................................... 2550 LBS / 1159.1 KG
BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT .......................................... 1747.8 LBS / 794.5 KG
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD ........................................ 802.2 LBS / 364.6 KG
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ............................................... 120 LBS / 54.5 KG
WING LOADING ............................................................... 14.7 Lbs/Sq Ft
POWER LOADING ................................................................ 14.2 Lbs/HP
FUEL CAPACITY ....................................................... 56 GAL / 213 LITRES
OIL CAPACITY .............................................................................. 8 QTS
ENGINE: Textron Lycoming ................................................... IO-360-L2A
180 BHP at 2700 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter ................................................. 76 IN
The above performance figures are based on aeroplane weights at 2550
pounds, standard atmospheric conditions, level hard-surface dry runways
and no wind.
conducted by the Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully documented
conditions and will vary with individual aeroplanes and numerous other
factors affecting flight performance.
VH-PXW (Version: 20160714)
They are calculated values derived from flight tests
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