Cessna 172S
Overview
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company. First flown in 1955 and once again in production, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft. This model is marketed under the name Skyhawk SP, although the Type Certification data sheet specifies it is a 172S.
General characteristics
Crew: 1 pilot
Capacity: three passengers
Length: 27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in (11.00 m)
Height: 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m2)
Aspect ratio: 7.32
Airfoil: modified NACA 2412
Empty weight: 1,691 lb (767 kg)
Gross weight: 2,450 lb (1,111 kg)
Fuel capacity: 56 US gallons (212 litres)
Propellers: 2-bladed metal
Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360-L2A four cylinder, horizontally opposed aircraft engine, 160 hp
Performance
Cruise speed: 122 kts (140 mph; 226 km/h)
Stall speed: 47 kts (54 mph; 87 km/h) (power off, flaps down)
Never exceed speed: 163 kts (188 mph; 302 km/h) (IAS)
Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4,100 m)
Rate of climb: 721 ft/min (3.66 m/s)
Wing loading: 14.1 lb/sq ft (68.6 kg/m2)
Range: 696 NM (801 mi; 1,289 km) with 45 minute reserve, 55% Power, at 12,000 ft
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