C172R, the Skyhawk aircraft, is an all-metal,
single-engine piston, high-wing monoplane with a
four-person seating capacity including a crew of
one or two. Suitable allowance for luggage is
provided. It is certified to the requirements of
U.S. FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23
including day, night, VFR and IFR.
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Dimensions:
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Baggage Door |
Height (front) |
22 in
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Height (rear) |
21 in |
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Width
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15.3 in |
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Cabin |
Height (max)
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48 in |
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Length (firewall
to aft baggage
area)
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142 in |
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Width
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39.5 in |
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Cabin Door |
Height (front)
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40.5 in |
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Height (rear)
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39 in |
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Width (top)
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32.5 in |
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Width (bottom)
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37 in |
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Wing |
Span (overall)
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36 ft 1 in |
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Area
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174 sq ft |
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Baggage
Allowance |
120 lbs |
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Landing Weight |
Normal category
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2,450 lbs |
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Utility category
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2,100 lbs |
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Oil Capacity |
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8 qts |
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Ramp Weight |
Normal category
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2,457 lbs |
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Utility category
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2,107 lbs |
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Standard Empty
Weight |
1,620 lbs |
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Takeoff Weight |
Normal category
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2,450 lbs |
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Utility category
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2,100 lbs |
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Performance:
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All estimated
performance data
are based on
airplane weights
at 2,450 lbs;
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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Cruise at 60% power at 10,000 ft
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Time |
6.6 hr |
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Range |
687 nm |
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Cruise at 80%
power at 8,000
ft |
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Time
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4.8 hr |
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Range
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580 nm |
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Engine:
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Textron Lycoming
IO-360-L2A |
160 BHP at 2,400
RPM |
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Landing
Performance |
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Ground roll |
550 ft |
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Total distance
over 50 ft
obstacle
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1,295 ft |
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Power Loading |
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Propeller: Fixed
Pitch, Diameter
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75 in |
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Rate of Climb at
Sea Level
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720 fpm |
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Service Ceiling
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13,500 ft |
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Speed |
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Maximum at sea
level |
123 kts |
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Cruise at 80%
power at 8,000
ft |
122 kts |
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Stall Speed, CAS |
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Takeoff
Performance |
Ground Roll
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945 ft |
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Takeoff
Performance |
Total distance
over 50 ft
obstacle
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1,685 ft |
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Wing Loading
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14.1 lb/sq ft |
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