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1973 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK N12766 ASN 17262240
/
PERFORMANCE
-
SPEC
.
IFICATIONS
·
======================Skyhawk*
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GROSS WEIGHT • • • •
SPEED:
~o:i
fn;',
J.·1
• •
Top Speed
at
Sea
Level
. • •
Cruise,
75%
Power
at
8000
ft
RANGE: . . • • '•Jon.
c-..
• •
Cruise,
75%
Power
at
8000
ft
••
38
Gallons,
No
Reserve
Cruise,
75%
Power
at
8000
ft
.48 Gallons,
No
Reserve
Maximum Range
at
10, 000 ft
38
Gallons,
No
Reserve
Maximum Range
at
10, 000 ft
48 Gallons,
No
Reserve
RATE
OF
CLIMB
AT
SEA LEVEL • • • • . • •
SERVICE CEILING
~
•••.••.•••••
TAKE-OFF:
Ground Run
•••••••••••
Total
Distance
Over
50-
Foot
Obstacle
LANDING:
Ground Roll . • • • . • • • •· . • .
Total
Disf;
ance
Over
50-
Foot
Obstacle
STALL SPEED: ..
Flaps
Up,
Power
Off°
.• • • • •
Flaps
Down,
Power
Off
• • •
BAGGAGE
••••••••••
WING
LOADING:
Pounds/Sq
Foot
• • • •
POWER LOADING:
Pounds/HP
FUEL CAPACITY:
Total
Stai1dard
Tanks
• • • • • .
Optional Long Range
Tanks
•
OIL CAPACITY
•.••••••.•
PROPELLER:
Fixed
Pitch,
Diameter
ENGINE:
Lycoming Engine
••••
; ",
150
rated
HP
at
2700
RPM
..,•
2300
lbs
••
144
mph
138 mph
•
••••
650
mi
4.7
hrs
138 mph
•••••••••••
815
ml
·
5.9
hrs
138
mph
.. ..... .
700
ml
6.0
hrs
117
mph
-· ..
875mi
7.
5
hrs
117
mph
••
645
fpm
13, 100
ft
••
865
ft
•••
1525
ft
520
ft
125Q
ft
• •
57
mph
49
mph
•
••••
120
lbs
• 13 2 .
• • 15. 3
•••••
42
gal.
••
52
gal.
•
••••••••
8
qts
. .
75
inches
0-320-E2D
..
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1
172
EMPTY WEIGHT: (Approximate) 1305
lbs
USEFUL
LOAD:
(Approximate) 995
lbs
Skyhawk
1S50
lbs
950
lbs
Skyhawk
II
1S75
lbs
925
lbs
Fl72
Skyhawk
1335
lbs
965
lbs
F172
Skyhawk
II
.1
14101b&
890
lbs
NorE:
Speed
performance
data
ls
shown
for
the
Skyhawk which
is
one
to
four
mph
faster
than a
standard
equipped Model 172 (without
speed
fairings),
with
the
maximum
dltference
occurring
at
top
speed.
There
is
a
corresponding
diffe~ence
in
range
while
all
other
performance
figures
are
the
same
for
the
Model 172
as
shown
for
the
Styhawk.
~11:9--~------------------·
·
.
*This
manual
c(Jvers
operation
of
the
Model
172/Skyhawk
which
is
certificatied
as
Model
172M
'
under
FAA
Type
Certificate
No.
3Al2.
The
manual
also
covers
ope
~
i"
!on
of
the
Reimsj
Cessna
F
172
Skyhawk
which
is
certificated
as
Modd
.
.
Fl
72M
·
der
F~ench
.
Type
Certificate
No.
25
.
and
FAA
Type
Certificate
No.
A4EU.
CONGRATULATIONS
. . . . .. .
Welcome
to
the
ranks
of
Cessna
owners!
Your
Cessna
has
been designed and con-
structed
to give you the
mosl
in
performance,
economy, and
comfort.
It
is
our de-
sire
that
you
will
find flying
it,
either
for
busine~s
or
pleasure,
a
pleasant
and
profitable
experience.
This
owner's
Manual
has
been
prepared
as
a guide to help you get the
most
pleasure
and utility
from
your
Model 172/Skyhawk.
It
contains information about your
Cessna's
equipment,
operating
procedures,
and
performance;
and suggestions
for
its
servicing
and
care.
We
urge
you
to
read
it
from
cover to cover, and to
refer
to
it
frequently.
Our
interest
in
your
flying
pleasure
has not ceased with your
purchase
of a
Cessna.
World-wide, the
Cessna
Dealer
Organization backed by the
Cessna
~rvice
Depart-
ment
stands
ready
to
serve
you. The following
services
are
offered
ff
o 1
t
C
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ssna
',
·
Dealers:
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THE CESSNA
WARRANTY
--
It
is
designed to provide you with the
most
'- -. -
comprehensive
coverage
possible:
::·
,.;;
._
a.
No
exclusions r
:·
1
b.
Coverage
includes
parts
and1 •
or
c.
Available
at
Cessna
Dealers
' · d
~
d.
Best
in
the
industry
,,
;
~
_
Specific
benefits
and
provisions
1
:
he
warranty
plus
other
impor
_benefits
for
you
are
contained in
'.
mer
Care
Program
book ._
supplied with
your
aircraft.
Warr
·
ice
is
available to you
at
any
authorized
Cessna
De e world upon
presentation
of your
Customer
Car
~:
,,,.
·
stab'r
ishes
your eligibility under
the
warranty.
""
·"
service.
FACTORY
~
.
E EQUIPMENT to prov1d!;
kmanship possible. -
We
urge
all
Cessna
owners
to use the
Cess
· .
Dea~
·"
,:
organization
to the
fullest.
~
cur~ent
Cessna
Dealer
Directory
accomp
~
"
·
ur
new
airplane.
The
Directory
is
revised
frequently, and a
current
copy can btained 'from your
Cessna
Dealer.
Make
your
-
Directory
one of your
cross-
country flight planning
aids·
a
warm
wel
awaits you
at
every
Cessna
Dealer.
' come
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PRINCIPAL
i-
DIMENSIONS
\L--
..
---~--**
36'
Maximum height
of
aircraft
with nose
gear
depressed, all
tires
and nose
strut
properly
Inflated, and optional flashing
beacon Installed.
Wing
span of
aircralt
with
optional strobe lights
Installed.
....
·.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
========================================Page=
SECTION
I -
OPERATING
CHECKLIST----------
1-1
I'
I •
SECTION
II
-
DESCRIPTION
AND
OPERATING
.:
DETAILS
-------------
2
~
1
SECTION
Ill -
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES-----
3-1
SECTION
IV
-
OPERATING
LIMITATIONS
________
4-1
SECTION
V
'."'
CA
.RE
OF
>
THE
AIRPLANE
________
5-1
: -
SECTION
VI -
OPERATIONAL
DAT
A--------------- 6-1
SECTION
VII-
OPTIONAL
SYSTEMS
______________
7-1
ALPHAB
.
ETICAL
INDEX---------------------------
lndex-1
-.
This manual describes the operation and performance of
the Model 172, the
Skyhawk,
and the
Skyhawk
II. F.quip-
ment described
as
"Optional" denotes that the subject
equipment
is
optional
on
the Model 172. Much of
this
equipment
is
.standard
on
the Skyhawk and Skyhawk
n.
iii
l
Servicing Requirements
Section
I
.iiii
..
~--------------_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-:,
_______________________________
.,
OPERATING
CHECKLIST
One of
the
first
steps
in
obtaining
the
utmost
performance,
service,
and flying enjoyment
from
your
Cessna
is
to
familiarize
yourself
with
.
your
aircraft's
equipment,
systems,
and
controls.
This
can
best
be
done
by reviewing
this
equipment while sitting
in
the
aircraft.
Those
items
whose function and operation
are
not obvious
are
covered
in
Section
n.
Section I
lists,
in
Pilot's
Checklist form, the
steps
necessary
to
op-
erate
your
aircraft
efficiently
ancl
safely.
It
is
not a
checklist
in
its
true
form
as
it
is
considerably longer, but
it
does cover
briefly
all
of
the
points
that
you should know
for
a typical flight. A
more
convenient
plastic
enclosed checklist, stowed
in
the map compartment,
is
available
for
quickly checking that all important
procedures
have been
performed.
Since vigilance
for
other
traffic
is
so important
in
crowded
terminal
areas,
it
is
important
that preoccupation with
checklists
be
avoided in
flight.
Procedures
should
be
carefully
memorized
and
performed
from
memory.
Then the checklist should
be
quickly scanned to
ensure
that
nothing
has
been
missed.
The flight and operational
characteristics
of
your
aircraft
are
normal
in all
respects.
There
are
no "unconventional"
characteristics
or
opera-
tions
that
need t9
be
mastered.
All
controls
respond
in
the
normal
way
within
the
entire
·range of operation. All
airspeeds
mentioned
in
Sections
I, II and
ill
are
indicated
airspeeds.
Corresponding
calibrated
airspeed
may
be
obtained
from
the Airspeed
Correction
Table
in Section VI.
1-1
Refer
to
inside
back
cover
of
this
manual
for
quantities,
materials,
and
specifications
of
frequently
used
service
items.
EXTERIOR
CD
' .
Note
Visually-check
aircraft
for
gen~,r~
~q
ndition
during walk-
around inspection. In cold weather, remove even small
accumulation.s of
frost,
·
ice
or
snow
_
fr~m
wing,
tail
and
control
surfaces.
Als.o,
_make
sure
that control surfaces
contain
no
internal
acc
-umulations of ice
or
debris.
If
·
~
,
~
night flight
is
planned, check operation
of
all ligbts,
and
make
sure
a flashlight
is
available.
a.
Remove control wheel lock.
b. Check ignition switch
OFF.
c. Turn
on
master
switcti
and check fuel quantity indicators;
then
turn
off
master
switch.
d. Check fuel selector valve handle
on
BOTH.
e.
Check baggage door for security. Lock with key U children are
to occupy child's seat.
..
!
--------------------------Figure
·
1-2
®
®
©
®
0
®
a. Remove rudder gust lock, if installed.
b. Disconnect tail tie-down.
c. Check control surfaces for freedom of movement and security.
a. Check aileron for freedom
of
movement and security.
a. Disconnect
wing
tie-down.
b. Check main wheel
tire
for proper inflation.
c. Before
first
flight of the
day
and
after each refueling, use
s~pler
c.up
and drajn ,small quantity
of
fuel from fuel tank sump
quick-dram valve to
c~eck
for water, sediment, and
proper
fuel
grade. . _·
d. Visually check fuel quantity; then check fuel
filler
cap
secure.
a. Check oil level.
Do
not operate with
less
than six quarts. Fill
to eight quarts for extended flights.
b. Before
first
flight of the
day
and
after each_refueling, pull out
strainer
drain knob for about four seconds to
clear
fuel
strainer
of possible water
and
sediment. Check
strainer
drain closed.
If
water
is
observed, the fuel system may contain additional
water, and further draining bf th_e system at the
strainer,
fuel
tank sumps,
and
fuel selector valve drain plug will be
necessary.
c. Check
propeller
anc
t spinner 'for nicks
and
security. -
d. Check landing light(s) for condition
and
cleanliness.
e. Check
carburetor
air
filter for restrictions
by
dust
or
other
foreign matter. _
f. Check nose wheel
strut
and
tir~
for_proper inflation.
g. Disconnect tie-down
~
ope.
-·
. ·
i,
,-
h.
Inspect flight
instni
h)'
eii
t static-'source opening
on
side
of
ftlselage for stoppage (left side
only).
-\--
~
a. Check main wheel
tire
for proper inflation.
b. Before
first
flight
of
the
day
and .after each refueling, use
sampler
cup
and
drain small quantity
of
fuel from fuel tank sump
quick-drain valve
to
check for water, sediment, and
proper
fuel
grade.
c. Visually check fuel quantity, then check fuel filler cap
secure.
'
:.:
. '· •,
_,.
a. Remove pitot tube cover,
if
installed,
and
check pifot tube
opening for stoppage. · ·
b. Check fuel taiik vent opening for stoppage.
c. Check
stall
warning·vent opening for stoppage.
d. Disconnect
wing
tie_-d9wn.
a. Check.aileron for freedom
of
movement
an~
security.
1-1.
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....
1-3
BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
(1)
Exterior
Preflight
--
COMPLETE.
(2)
Seats,
Belts,
Shoulder
Harnesses
--
ADJUST
anct
LOCK
(3)
Fuel
Selector
Valve
--
BOTH. ·•
(
4)
Radios, Autopilot,
Electrical
Equipment
:.._
OFF.
(5)
Brakes
--
TEST and SET.
STARTING ENGINE.
(1)
Mixture
--
RICH.
(2)
Carburetor
Heat
--
COLD.
(
3)
Master
Switch
--
ON.
(4)
Prime
--
AS
REQUIRED
(2
to
6
strokes;
none
if
'engine
is
warm).
(5)
Throttle
--
OPEN
1/8
INCH. -
(6)
Propeller
Area
--
CLEAR.
(7)
Ignition Switch
--
START
(release
when engine stai:f:s).
(8) Oil
Pressure
--
CHECK.
BEFORE
TAKE-OFF.
1-4
(1)
Parking
B~ake
--
SET.
(2)
Cabin Doors and Window
--
CLOSED and LOCKED.
(
3)
Flight
Controls
--
FREE
and CORRECT.
(
4)
Elevator
Trim
--
TAKE-OFF.
(5)
Fuel
Selector
Valve
--
BOTH.
(6)
Mixture
--
RICH (below 3000
ft.).
(7)
Throttle
--
1700 RPM.
a. ·Magnetos
--
CHECK (RPM
drop
should not exceed 125 RPM
on
either
magneto
or
50
RPM
differential
between magnetos).
b.
Car?uretor
Heat
--
CHECK
(for
RPM drop).
c. Engme
Instruments
and
Ammeter
--
CHECK.
d. Suction Gage - - CHECK.
(8)
Flight
Instruments
and Radios
--
SET.
(9)
Optional.Autopilot
--
OFF.
{10)
Throttle
Friction
Lock
--
ADJUST.
{11)
Wing
Flaps
--
UP.
·TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
(1)
Wing
Flaps
--
UP.
(2)
Carburetor
Heat
--
COLD.
(3)
Throttle
--
FULL.
(4)
Elevator
Control
--
LIFT
NOSE WHEEL
(at
60 MPH).
(5)
Climb Speed
--
75 to 85 MPH.
MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
·
TAKE-O~F
.
(1)
Wing
Flaps
--
UP.
.-
(2)
Carburetor
Heat
--
COLD.
(3) .
Brak~s
--
APPLY.
(
4)
·
Throttle
--
FULL.
(
5)
Brakes
--
RELEASE.
(6)
Airplane
Attitude
--
SLIGHTLY TAIL
LOW.
(7)
Climb Speed
--
68
MPH (until
all
obstacles
are
cleared).
ENROUTE C_LIMB.
'\
(1)
Airspeed
--
80
to
90 MPH.
NOTE
If
a
maximum
performance
climb
is
necessary,
use
speeds
shown
in
the Maximum
Rate-Of-Climb
Data
chart
in
Section VI.
(2)
Throttle
--
FULL.
(3)
Mixture
--
FULL
RICH
(mixture
may
be
leaned
above 3000
feet).
CRUISE.
(1)
Power
--
2200 to 2700 RPM (no
more
than
75%). ·
(2)
Elevator
Trim
--
ADJUST.
(3)
Mixture
--
LEAN.
1-5
I