March 01, 2005
About the plane
Our aircraft is a recent and extremely well maintained 1999 Cessna SP Skyhawk 172. The 172S “Special Performance” edition has a fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360-L2A that is rated at 180 horsepower - 20 more horsepower than the other Skyhawks, allowing superior climb, faster cruise and heavier payloads.
Fuel injection engines’ have no carburetor heat, as the carburetor will not ice. Furthermore, power is delivered at lower RPM than traditional engines allowing for a quieter and smoother flight.
The interior is in superior beige leather, adding a feel of comfort matching modern comfort from luxury cars. Furthermore, Cessna 172SP have the latest cockpit soundproofing and vibration attenuation material, allowing for a enjoyable quiet ride.
Our Cessna comes fully equipped with a complete IFR panel featuring state-of-the-art digital Bendix/King avionics.
The KLN 94 color moving map GPS combines IFR approach capability and advanced database navigation (see the related KLN GPS overview article in this section). It has an automatic “vector to final” approach function, as well as a “procedures” button to simplify loading of approaches and other standard procedures.
The GPS is also coupled with the KAP 140 autopilot, allowing you to fly IFR approved GPS approaches. With dual glide slope and dual VORs, this Cessna lets you operate in the IFR environment with safety and confidence.
This new Skyhawk has a wide range of upgraded details over older models making it more user friendly, comfortable, durable and safe. With its additional power and its 53 gallons of fuel (9 gph), you’ll have greater flexibility when loading for your cross-country flights. Everything from nose to tail on our SP has been re-engineered by Cessna to create the best-performing Skyhawk ever built.
Our aircraft is a recent and extremely well maintained 1999 Cessna SP Skyhawk 172. Read this article to discover its unique features
Posted by Elie at 10:56 PM
Plane & Pilot article about the Cessna 172SP
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You will find here an excellent article from Plane & Pilot magazine about the Cessna 172SP - just like N236SP
Posted by Elie at 09:29 PM
February 27, 2005
Plane equipment
Flight Instruments
Sensitive
Altimeter
(20 ft. increments & inches of Hg)
Digital Clock
Magnetic Compass
Attitude and Directional Gyros 3" Display
(Includes Vacuum System, Suction
Gauge, and Low Vacuum Warning)
True Airspeed Indicator
Outside Air Temperature Indicator
Turn Coordinator Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
Engine Instruments
Ammeter / Vacuum
Annunciator Panel
Left Low Fuel
Left Low Vacuum
Low Oil Pressure
Low Voltage
Right Low Fuel
Right Low Vacuum
Flight Hour Recorder
Fuel Flow / Exhaust Gas Temperature
Left and Right Fuel Quantity
Oil Pressure / Temperature
Recording Tachometer
Controls
Hydraulic Toe-Operated Brakes
Parking Brake
Stainless Steel Control Cables
All Purpose Dual Control Wheels
Electric Preselect-Flaps
Dual Flight Controls
Fuel Selector Valve - Left, Both, Right
Fuel Shutoff
Aileron and Elevator Lock
Throttle Control
Vernier Mixture Control
Alternate Static Source
Elevator Trim System
Interior
Leather
Seats, Taupe
Seat Belts with Inertia Reel and
Shoulder Harness (All Seats)
Pilot and Copilot Seats:
Adjustable Fore and Aft with
Reclining Backs & Vertical Adjust
Rear Seats:
Bench with One Piece Reclining Back
Approach Plate Holder
Armrests (outboard)
Wall to Wall Carpet
Electrical & Avionics Circuit Breakers
Pilot & Copilot Windshield Defroster
Hand Type Fire Extinguisher
Padded Glareshield (with Light)
Shrouded Muffler Heating System
with Firewall Valve
Clothes Hanger Bar
Metal Instrument Panel with
Removable Subpanels
Map/Glove Compartment
Baggage Net
Radio Call Plate
Map & Storage Pockets
Cabin Door Scuff Plates
Soundproofing
Sun Visors
Avionics Power Switch
Master Switch
Adjustable Cabin Air Ventilators,
6 Places
Hinged LH & RH Window
Rear Window
Tinted All-Around Windows
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Interior lights
Variable-Intensity Control Pedestal
Variable-Intensity Backlit Instruments
Variable-Intensity, Indirect Glareshield,
Instrument Panel Lighting
Variable-Intensity, Yoke Mount Map
Overhead Cabin
Exterior lights
Omni-Flash Beacon
Navigation
Navigation Lights Detectors
Wing Tip Strobes
Landing and Taxi (Wing Mounted)
Underwing Courtesy (Set of Two)
Powerplant and accessories
Lycoming IO-360-L2A Engine
180 hp @ 2700 rpm
certified for 100LL Fuel
Fuel Injection System
Tubular Steel Engine Mount
Dynafocal Rear Mount
Automatic Alternate Engine Air
28 Volt, 60 Amp Alternator
Alternator Control Unit
(with High Voltage Trip Out and
Low Voltage Warning Capability)
24 Volt, 12.75 Amp Hr. Battery
(5 hr. Rate)
Oil Cooler
Shock Mounted Cowling
Induction Air Filter
Full Flow Oil Filter
Electric Auxiliary Fuel Pump
Engine Driven Fuel Pump
Fuel Strainer, Incorporated with
Fuselage Quick Drain
Integral Fuel Tanks, 53 Gal. Usable
Fuel Quick Drains, 5 per Wing and
Sampler Cup
Ground Service Plug Receptacle
Dual Ignition System, Shielded Magneto
Key Operated Ignition & Starter Switch
Engine Exhaust Muffler
McCauley Fixed Pitch,
2 Blade, Metal Propeller
Propeller Spinner
Electric Starter
Dual Pump Vacuum System
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Exterior
All Structure Epoxy Corrosion Proofing
Baggage Door
LH Door
RH Door
Wing flaps, (Electrically Operated)
Gear Jack Pads
Fixed Landing Gear
Lockable, Key Operated, Baggage Door
Lockable, Key Operated, Cabin Door
Vinyl Applique Logo and Striping
Steerable Nose Wheel
Overall Paint (Polyurethane)
Heated Pitot System
Audible Stall Warning System
Refueling Steps and Handles
(Wing Struts and Fuselage)
Fixed Cabin Entrance Steps
Tie Down Rings
Tube Type Tires
Nose, 5.00 X 5
Mains, 6.00 X 6
Tow Bar
Conical Camber Wing Tips
Strut Braced, Camber Lift Wings
Winterization Kit
Wheel Fairings This page describe with great details all the equipment present on N236SP (except the avionics).
Posted by Elie at 01:37 AM
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