Cessna 172 P Technical specifications

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THIS MANUALWAS PROVIDED FOR THE A¡RPLANE
IDENT¡FIED ON THE TITTE PAGE ON
SUBSEOUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY CESSNA
AIRCRAFT COMPANY MUST BE PROPERLY IN.
SERTED.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY, PAWNEE DIVISION
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CESSNA
MODEL 172P CONGN,ATI'LATIONS
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CONCRATULATIONS
Welcome to the ranks of Cessna ownersl Your Cessna has been designed and
constructed to give you the most ¡n performance, economy, and comforl. lt is our desire that
you will find fly'ing ít, either for buiiness or pleasure, a pleasant and profitable experience.
This a guide to helP You get the most
pleasure ormation about your Cessna's
äquipme suggestions for its servicing and
caie. We refer to it frequentlY.
Our ¡nterest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of a Cessna.
World-wide, the Ceisna Dealer Organization backed by the Cessna Customer Services
Department stands ready to serve you. The following services are offe¡ed by most Cessna
Dealers:
a FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service.
. TACTORY APPROVED SERVICE ËQUIPMENT to provide you efficient and accurate
workmanship.
a A STOCK Ot CENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them.
. THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIR-
PLANES, since Cessna Dealers have all of the Service Manuals and Parts Catalogs, kept
current by Service Letters and Service News Letters, published by Cessna Aircraft
Company.
We urge all Cessna owners to use the Cessna Dealer Organization to the fullest.
A current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is
revised f requently, and a current copy can be obtained from your Cessna Dealer. Make your
D¡rectory one of your cross-country flight planning aids; a warm welcome awaits you at
every Cessna Dealer.
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PERFORMANCE-
SPECIFICATIONS
7õ7o Powet at 8000 Ft
50 ea,llons Usable Fuål
761o Powet at 8000 Ft
62 Glallons Usoblo Fuel
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
40 Gallous Ueable FueI
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
50 Gallons Usable Fuel
Maximum Ilange at 10,000 Ft
62 Clellons Usable FueI
N,ATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL
SERVICE CEILING
TAKEOFF PER,FOH,MANCE:
Ground Roll
Total Distance Over 50-F t Obstacle
I,ANDING PER,FOR,MANCE ¡
Ground Roll
Total Distanco Over õ0-Ft Obst¿cle
STALL SPEED (KCAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Pff
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Remp
raÈeãttorLandinj::::
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II
MAXIMUM USEFUL I,OAD:
Skyhowk
Range 58ó NM
Timo õ.0 HRS
Range
Time
Rango
Tlmo
Range
Time
F,ange
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CESSNA
MODEL 172P
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED:
Maximum at Soa Level .1Zg KNOTS
Cruis 0 Ft .120 KNOTS
CRUISE: mixture with fuel allowancefor engine
cllmb and 45 minutes reserve.
767o Power at 8000 Ft Range 440 NM
40 Clallons Usable Fuel Timõ g.B HRg
75õ NM
6.4 HRS
õSO NM
õ.8 HRÉI
680 NM
7.4 HRS
875 NM
9.4 HRS
.7OO FPM
.13,000 FT
.890 FT
.1825 FT
.540 FT
.1280 FT
.51 KNOTS
.46 KNOTS
Skyhawk II
BAGGAGEALLOWAÑCb' : :
WÍNG LOADING: Pounds/Sq Ft
PO1üER LOADIÑG: Pounds/HP
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks
Integral Tanks
OTL CAPACITY
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming
160 BHP ôt 2700 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter
. .2407 LBS
. .2400 LBS
1414 LBS
1440 LBS
.993 LBS
.967 LBS
.120 LBS
.13.8
.15.0
.43 GAL.
.õ4 GAL.
.88 GAL.
.8 QTS
.o-320-DAJ
. .75IN.
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oondltloae, level hs¡d-surlsoo dql¡ rutrw&ya, o¡rd no wlnd. They s¡e o¡lcul¿ted v¡lue¡
derlved tron flþht teets oonductod by the Cee¡¡¿ Airorelt Company under ca,refully
doorño[3ed oondltlone ¡,nd will vor¡l wlth l¡dlvldu¡l alrplanee ¡nd numerous l¡¡to¡¡
afleotlng lllght pedoturnoe,
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CESSNA COVERAGEIBEVISIONS/
MODEL1?2P LOGOFEFFFECTIVEPAGES
COVERAGE
The Pilot'g Operating Handbook iu the airplane ¿t the time of delivery from Ceesna Ai¡craft
Company contains information applicable to the 1981 Model 1?2P airplaue deeignated by the serial
number aud regietration numbe¡ shown on the Title Page of this handbook. This information is based
o¡ data available at the time ofpublication.
REVISIONS
Chauges and/or additiong to thia handbooL will be covered by revisione published by Cesena
Aircraft Company. These ¡evisiona are diet¡ibuted to ow¡ers ofU.S. Regietered ai¡c¡aft accordiag to
FAA recorils aü the time of revision iseuauce, and to Iut¿rnationally Registered aircraft according to
Ce¡sna Owne¡ Advisory recorde aü the time ofissuance,
Revisions ¡hould be examined immediately upon receipt aud incorporated in thíe handbook.
NOTE
It le tho responsiblllty of the owner to maintain thle handbook ln a
curlent statu€ when it ie being ueed for operatlonal purposos.
Owners shoulil contact thei¡ Ceasna Service Station whenever the revisioË statue of theirl
handbook is in question.
A revision bar will extend the full length ofnew or revised text and/or illwtratione added on new
or presently exiating pages. This bar will be located a{iacent to the applicable revised area on the outer
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supplementa applcable to optional systems.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS CESSNA
MODEL 172P
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL 1
LIMITATIONS 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES 4
PERFORMANCE 5
WEIGHT & BALANCE /
EOUIPMENT LIST 6
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTIONS
AIRPLANE HANDLING,
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
SUPPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
& Operating Procedures) ¡ ¡ . I
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MODEL 17UP SECTION 1
GENERAL
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CENERAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Three View
Introduction . .
Doscriptive Data
Engine
Propeller
Fuel
oil
Maximum Certifioated Iüeights
Standard Airplane \lleigbts
Cabin And Entry Dimensions
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions
Specific Loadings
Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols
Meteorolo gical Terminolo glr
Engine Power Terminology
Airplane Performance A'nd Flight Planning Terminology
lÃleight And Balance Terminology
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SECTION 1
GENER,AIJ
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MODEL 172P
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CESSNA
MODEL 172P E¡ECTION 1
GENER,AL
INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains g sections, and inoludes the material required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental
data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It
also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and
terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: O-840-D2J.
Elngine Type: Normally-aspirated, diqect-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-
opposed, oarburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 819.8 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speedl 160 rated BHP at 2700 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McOauley Aocessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1C160/DTM7557.
Number of Blade* 2.
Propeller Diametor, Maximum; ?B inches.
Minimumi 74 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
FUEL
Approved Fugl Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/ 130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Greon).
NOTE
Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
may be added to the fuel supply. Additive concentrations
shall not exceed LVo for isopropyl alcohol or .I6Vo f.or
ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. Refer to Section g for
additional information.
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SECTION 1
GENEN,AL
Sump
Total: 7 Quarts
I Quarts.
Fuel Capaoit¡r:
Standard Tanks:
Total Capacity: 43 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank 21.5 gallons.
Total Usable: 40 gallons.
Long Range Tanks:
Total CapacÍty: õ4 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Ta,nk 27 gallons.
Total Usable: õ0 gallons.
Integral Tanksl
Total Capacity: 68 gallons.
Total Capaoity Each Tank: 34 gallons.
Total Usable: 62 gallons. NOTE
To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling and
minimize cross-feeding when parked on a sloping surface,
place the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT
position.
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Oil Grade (Specification):
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Minoral OiL Use to replenish
supply duríng first 25 hours and at the first 2õ-hour oil change.
Continue to uso until a total of õ0 hou¡s has aooumulated or oiÌ
consumption has stabilized.
MIL-L-22851 Ashless DÍsporsant Oil: This oil muat be used after first õO
hours or oil consumption has stabilized,
Recommendod Viscosity for Temperature Range:
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil:
AII temporatures, use SAE 20W-õO or
Above 16oC (60oF), use SAE 50
-lo0 (30"F) to 32oC (90'F), use SAE 40
-18"C (0'F) to 21oC (70'F), use SAE 30
Below -12'C (10"F), use SAE 20
MIL-L-228õ1 Ashless Dispersant Oil:
AII temperatures, use SAE 20ïV-50 or
Above 16oC (60oF), use SAE 40 or SAE õ0
-1"C (30'F) to 32oC (90'F), use SAE 40
-18oC (OoF) to 21oC (70'F), use SAE 40 or SAE 30
Below -12oC (10oF), use SAE 30
OiI Capacity:
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MODEL 172P
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