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Cessna 172sp Performance table
| Speed: |
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| Maximum
at Sea Level |
126 kts |
Cruise,
75% power at 8,500 ft
(Best Power Mixture) |
124 kts |
| Cruise:
(with recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for
engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve) |
Range at 8,500 ft, 75% power,
with 53 gal usable fuel |
Range: 518 nm
Time: 4.26 hours |
Range at 10,000 ft, 45% Power
with 53 gal usable fuel |
Range: 638 nm
Time: 6.72 hours |
| Rate of climb at sea level |
730 fpm |
| Service ceiling |
14,000 ft |
| Takeoff performance: |
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| Ground Roll |
960 ft |
| Total distance
over 50 ft. obstacle |
1,630 ft |
| Landing Performance: |
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| Ground Roll |
575 ft |
| Total distance
over 50 ft. obstacle |
1,335 ft |
| Stall Speed (kcas): |
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| Flaps off,
Power off |
53 kcas |
| Flaps down,
Power off |
48 kcas |
| Maximum Weight: |
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| Ramp |
2,558 lbs |
| Takeoff
or Landing |
2,550 lbs |
| Standard empty weight |
1,642 lbs |
| Maximum useful load |
916 lbs |
| Baggage allowance |
120 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity |
56 us gal |
| Oil Capacity |
8 qts |
| Engine: Avco Lycoming
IO-360-L2A |
180hp at 2700 rpm |
| Propeller: Fixed
Pitch, Diameter |
76 in |
The above performance figures are based on the indicated weights, standard atmospheric conditions, level, hard-surface dry runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived from flight tests conducted by The Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully documented conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and numerous factors affecting flight performance.
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