CESSNA 172R

Cessna 172R


Here is some information on the Cessna 172R.


Wing Span - 36 ft. 1 in.
Wing Area - 175.5 sq ft.
Lenght - 26 ft. 11 in.
Height - 8 ft. 11 in.
Cabin Width - 39.5 in.
Cabin Height - 48 in.
Cabin Length - 142 in.
Standard Empty Weight - 1,600 lb.
Ramp Weight - 2,457 lb.
Maximum Takeoff Weight - 2,450 lb.
Landing Weight - 2,450 lb.
Maximum Useful Load - 857 lb.
Fuel Capacity - 56 gal./53 gal. useable
Oil Capacity - 8 qt.
Maximum Speed (sea level) - 123 knots
Cruise Speed (80% power at 8,000 ft.) - 122 knots
Rate of Climb - 720 FPM
Service Ceiling - 13,500 ft.
Stall Speeds (flaps up, power off) - 51 knots
                         (flaps down) - 47 knots
Takeoff Roll - 945 ft.
Landing Roll - 550 ft.
Wing Loading - 14.1 lb./sq. ft.
Power Loading - 15.3 lb./hp.
Range (80% power, 8,000 ft.) - 580 naut. mi.
             (60% power, 10,000 ft.) - 687 naut. mi.
Engine - Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A, four-cylinder opposed, fuel-injected, 160 bhp at 2,400 rpm
Propeller - McCauley two blade, fix-pitch, 75-in. diameter