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CESSNA
MODEL 172S
NOTICE
INTRODUCTION
AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, THIS INFORMATION
MANUAL WAS AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF THE
OFFICIAL PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND
IS TO BE USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES ONLY.
IT WILL NOT BE KEPT CURRENT AND,
THEREFORE, CANNOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE OFFICIAL PILOT'S
OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL INTENDED FOR
OPERATION
OF THE AIRPLANE.
THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK MUST BE
CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE AND AVAILABLE TO
THE PILOT AT ALL TIMES.
I Revision 5
Cessna Aircraft Company
Original Issue - 8 July 1998
Revision 5 - 19 July 2004
U.S.

INTRODUCTION CESSNA
MODEL 172S
PERFORMANCE -SPECIFICATIONS
*SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 KNOTS
Cruise, 75% Power at 8500 Feet. ................. 124 KNOTS
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine
start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve.
75% Power at 8500 Feet
..................... Range -518 NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel.
.................... Time -4.26 HRS
Range at 10,000 Feet, 45% Power ............. Range -638 NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel. .................... Time -6.72 HRS
RATE-OF-CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL ...................... 730 FPM
SERVICE CEILING ............................. 14,000 FEET
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll
.................................... 960 FEET
Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle ............... 1630 FEET
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll
.................................... 575 FEET
Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle ............... 1335 FEET
STALL SPEED:
Flaps Up, Power Off
.............................. 53 KCAS
Flaps Down, Power Off
........................... .48 KCAS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp ..................................... 2558 POUNDS
Takeoff .................................... 2550 POUNDS
Landing ................................... 2550 POUNDS
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT .................... 1663 POUNDS
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD
....................... 895 POUNDS
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ........................ 120 POUNDS
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CESSNA
MODEL 172S INTRODUCTION
PERFORMANCE -SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
WING LOADING: Lbs/Sq. Ft. ............................. 14.7
POWER LOADING: Lbs/HP .............................. 14.2
FUEL CAPACITY
............................... 56 GALLONS
OIL CAPACITY
.................................. 8 QUARTS
ENGINE: Textron Lycoming ......................... IO-360-L2A
180
BHP at 2700 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter. ................. 76 INCHES
NOTE
*Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with
speed fairings which increase the speeds by
approximately 2 knots. There is a corresponding difference
in
range, while all other performance figures are
unchanged when speed fairings are installed.
The above performance figures are based on airplane weights at 2550
pounds, standard atmospheric conditions, level, hard-surfaced dry
runways and
no wind. They are calculated values derived from flight
tests conducted by Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully
documented conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and
numerous factors affecting flight performance.
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CESSNA
MODEL 172S INTRODUCTION
Information Manual
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Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172S
THIS MANUAL INCORPORATES INFORMATION ISSUED IN THE.
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE 'FLIGHT MANUAL AT REVISION 5 DATED 19 JULY 2004
(PART NUMBER 172SPHUS05).
COPYRIGHT© 1998
CESSNAAIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS USA
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CESSNA
MODEL 172S INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL .............................................. 1
LIMITATIONS ............................................ 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .............................. 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES .................................. 4
PERFORMANCE ......................................... 5
WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST ................... 6
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION .................... 7
HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ................... 8
SUPPLEMENTS ......................................... 9
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CESSNA
MODEL 172S
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Three View -Normal Ground Attitude
SECTION 1
GENERAL
Page
1-2
Introduction
...................................... 1-4
Descriptive Data
.................................. 1-4
Engine ....................................... 1-4
Propeller ...................................... 1-4
Fuel
......................................... 1-4
Oil .......................................... 1-5
Maximum Certificated Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Standard Airplane Weights
........................ 1-7
Cabin And Entry Dimensions
....................... 1-7
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions
............... 1-7
Specific Loadings
............................... 1-7
Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology
................ 1-8
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols
........... 1-8
Meteorological Terminology
........................ 1-9
Engine Power Terminology
........................ 1-9
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology 1-10
Weight And Balance Terminology
.................. 1-11
Metric1Imperial 1U.S. Conversion Charts
.............. 1-13
Weight Conversions
............................ 1-14
Length Conversions ............................ 1-16
Distance Conversions
........................... 1-20
Volume Conversions
............................ 1-21
Temperature Conversions ........................ 1-24
Hectopascals
~o Inches Me.rcury ................... 1-251
Volume to Weight Conversions .................... 1-26
Quick Conversions
......................... 1-27/1-28
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