Cessna 172M, 1975
Speeds (mph)
Rotate: 60 mph
Vy: 90
Vx: 68
Stall Speed:
Flaps Up, Power Off: 57
Flaps Down, Power Off: 49
Short Field Take-off: 10 degrees flaps, climb at 65 mph until obstacles cleared.
Approach, no flaps: 70-80
40 deg flaps: 65-75
Short Field Approach (full flaps): 69
Va: 112
Vno: 145
Vne: 182
Vg: 80
Top Speed at Sea Level: 144
Cruise, 75% Power: 138
Weights
Gross Weight: 2300 lbs.
Empty Weight: 1461.7 lbs
Useful Load: 831 lbs
Baggage: 120 lbs.
Payload with full fuel: 579lbs.
Range
Cruise, 75% Power, 8000 ft.: 650mi.
38 ga., no reserve: 4.7 hrs.
Max. Range at 10,000 ft.: 700 mi.
38 ga., no reserve: 5.9 hrs.
Performance
Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 645 fpm
Service Ceiling: 13,100 ft.
Take-off:
Ground Run: 865 ft.
Total over 50 ft. obstacle: 1525 ft.
Landing:
Ground Roll: 500 ft.
Total over 50 ft. obstacle: 1250 ft.
Other
Fuel Capacity: 42 ga. total, 38 usable
Oil Capacity (Total): 8 qts
Propeller: Fixed Pitch, 75 inch diameter
Engine: Lycoming, 150hp, O-320-E2D