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What is a Cessna 172?As a staple of General Aviation, the Cessna 172 is the stereotypical
four-place single engine airplane. First introduced in 1956, it's again in production (albeit in a slightly updated form.) N656PG, our 172P, is a 1982 variant with a wonderfully spacious cabin, an 859.4 lb useful load
and more than 6 hours of endurance (at 66% power). Her avionics stack includes:
- Dual Nav/Coms
- ADF Receiver
- Pilot Side Push To Talk
- Dual Headset Jacks (front seat)
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Cessna 172P Dimensions |
Wing Span |
36' 0" |
Length |
26' 11" |
Height |
8' 9" |
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Cessna 172P Oil Statistics |
Oil Capacity |
7 qt. |
Minimum Oil |
5 qt. |
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Cessna 172P Fuel Statistics |
Fuel Capacity |
54 gal. |
Usable Fuel |
50 gal. |
Fuel Consumption
(@ 64% power) |
7.4 gph. |
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Cessna 172P V-Speeds |
VSO |
33 kts |
VS1 |
44 kts |
VR |
55 kts |
VX |
56 kts |
VY |
76 kts |
VNO |
127 kts |
VNE |
158 kts |
VA |
99 kts |
Approach |
65 kts |
Best Glide |
70 kts |
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Recommended Reading:Cessna 172
 As a part of the Pilots Guide series, this book
covers the fundamentals of flying and the principal characteristics of the Cessna 172, gathered from the advice and experiences of leading experts in the aviation industry. Geared for pilots looking
to supplement their individual plane's official flight manual, this source book provides an overview of the aircraft and detailed descriptions of its handling characteristics, limitations, and
performance data. A history of each airplane's use and function is also included.
[Buy it from Amazon.com]
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N656PG Weights |
Max. Gross |
2400 lb. |
Basic Empty |
1540.6 lb. |
Useful Load |
859.4 lb. |
Empty Center of Gravity |
38.62" Aft |
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