Cessna 172 Skyhawk SERIES User manual

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1973 CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK N12766 ASN 17262240

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PERFORMANCE - SPEC . IFICATIONS ·
======================Skyhawk* ,:;<.
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GROSS WEIGHT • • • •
SPEED:
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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
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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
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150
rated HP at 2700 RPM
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2300 lbs
•• 144 mph
138 mph
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•••• 650 mi
4.7 hrs
138 mph
••••••••••• 815 ml ·
5.9 hrs
138 mph
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700 ml
6.0 hrs
117 mph
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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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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.
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. *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 .
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Fl 72M · der F~ench . Type Certificate No. 25 . and FAA Type Certificate No. A4EU.

CONGRATULATIONS
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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 ~ ssna ', ·
Dealers: .. i;; \, _ · •
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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
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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
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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
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DIMENSIONS
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I - OPERATING CHECKLIST---------- 1-1 I'
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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
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SECTION VI - OPERATIONAL DAT A--------------- 6-1
SECTION VII- OPTIONAL SYSTEMS ______________ 7-1
ALPHAB . ETICAL INDEX--------------------------- lndex-1
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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.
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Servicing Requirements