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N734BN

1977 Cessna 172N Superhawk

4 seats 180 hp $160/hour

Rates

  • Normal rate (ACH): $160/tach-hour (Wet)
  • Mid-week discount rate (ACH): $150/tach-hour (Tue/Wed/Thu same-day flights)

Basic Information

  • Model: 1977 Cessna 172N
  • Engine: 180hp Lycoming O-360A4M
  • Seats: 4
  • Fuel Capacity: 43 gal (40 usable)
  • Flight Rules: IFR

Avionics

  • Garmin G5 DG/HSI
  • Garmin GTN750 GPS
  • Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator
  • Garmin GNC255 Nav/Com
  • STEC Autopilot
  • A-DSB In/Out

AAC C172 Familiarization Sheet

Technical & Performance Data

(Quick Reference Only, Refer to POH for most up to date information)

Speeds (knots) - C172Q

  • Vne (Never Exceed Speed): 158
  • Vno (Maximum Structural Cruising Speed): 127
  • Va (Maneuvering Speed):
    • 105 @ 2550 lbs
    • 95 @ 2150 lbs
    • 85 @ 1750 lbs
  • Vfe (Maximum Flaps Extended Speed):
    • 10 deg flaps: 110
    • 10 – 30 deg flaps: 85
  • Max Window open Speed: 158
  • White arc (Flap Operating Range): 40 – 85
  • Green arc (Normal Operating Range): 50 – 127
  • Yellow arc (Caution Range): 127 – 158
  • Red arc (Never Exceed): 158
  • AVOID SLIPS WITH FLAPS EXTENDED
  • MAXIMUM FLAP TRAVEL IS 30 deg

Compass Deviations

ForN3060E120150
SteerN-0-0-0-0-0
ForS210240W300330
Steer-0-0-0-0-0-0

Other

  • Fuel Capacity: 43ga. total, 40 usable
  • Oil Capacity (Total): 8 qts
  • Propeller: Sensenich 76EM8S5 or 76EM8SPY
  • Engine: Avco Lycoming O-360-A4M 180 HP @ 2700 RPM

Performance

  • Engine Failure after take off:
    • Flaps up: 70 KIAS
    • Flaps Down: 65 KIAS
  • Maximum Glide:
    • 2550 lbs: 68 KIAS
    • 2150 lbs: 62 KIAS
    • 1750 lbs: 56 KIAS
  • Precautionary Landing with Engine Power: 65 KIAS
  • Landing without engine power:
    • Flaps up: 70 KIAS
    • Flaps down: 65 KIAS

Weights

  • Last W&B revision as of 10/4/2023, confirmed current as of June 2024
  • Max Gross Weight: 2550 lbs
  • Empty Weight: 1511.9 lbs
  • Arm: 38.8 in
  • Empty Moment: 58,661.05
  • Useful Load: 1038.1 lbs
  • Payload with full fuel: 798.1 lbs (1038.1 – 240 = 798.1)

Range

  • Cruise, 75% Power, 8000 ft.: 440nm, 3.8 hrs (40ga., no reserve)
  • Max. Range at 10,000 ft.: 520nm, 5.6 hrs (40ga., no reserve)