Cessna Skyhawk 172N 1980 Quick setup guide

INFORMATION
MANUAL
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MODEL
172N
SKYHAwK
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NOTICE
AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, THIS INFOR-
MATION MANUAL WAS AN EXACT DUPLI-'
CATE OF THE OFFICIAL PILOT'S OPERAT-
ING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FI.IGHT MANUAL AND !S TO BE
USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES ONLY.
IT WILL NOT BE KEPT iunRENT 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 AIR.
PLAN E.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
1 JULY 1979

PERFORMANCE.
SPECIFICATIONS CESSNA
MODEL 172N
PERFORMANCE . SPECI FICATIONS
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level 125 KNOTS
Cruise, 757o Power at 8000 Ft . 122 KNOTS
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine
start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve.
75Vo Power at 8000 Ft . Range
40 Gallons Usable Fuel Time
75Vo Power at 8000 Ft . Range
SERVICE CEILING 14,200 FT
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Obstacle
Ground RoII ' 520 FT
50 Gallons Usable Fuel
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
40 Gallons Usable FueI
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
50 GaIIons Usable Fuel
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL
Time
Range
Time
Range
Time
455 NM
3.8 HRS
600NM
5.0 HRS
575 NM
6.1HRS
750 NM
7.9 HRS
770 FPM
775 FT
1390 FT
1250 FT
50 KNOTS
44 KNOTS
2307 LBS
23OO LBS
Ground RoII
Total Distance Over 50-Ft
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
STALL SPEED (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp
Takeoff or Landing
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD:
Skyhawk
Skyhawk II
BAGGAGE ALLOWAI\iCb
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Ft
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks
OIL CAPACITY
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming
160 BHP at 2700 RPM
1403
1430 LBS
LBS
904 LBS
877 LBS
120 LBS
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43 GAL.
54 GAL.
6 QTS
o-320-HzAD
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter 75 IN.
The above performance figures are based on the indicateq weig-hts, standa-rd atmospheric
conditions] level hard-suiface dry runways, and no wind. They are calcufated values
derived from flight tests conducded by the Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully
document€d conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and numerous factors
affecting flight performance.
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INFORMATION MANUAL
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
19BO MODEL 172N
coPYRtcHT o 1979'
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
W]CHITA, KANSAS, USA
THE REPRINTING OF THIS MANUAL INCORPO-
RATES INFORMATION ISSUED IN REVISION 1
DATED 15 NOVEMBER 1979 FROM THE PILOT'S
OPERATINC HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLICHT MANUAL.
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CESSNA
MODEL 172N
1 JuIy 1979
SECTION 1
GENERAL
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Three View L-z
Introduction I-3
Descriptive Data 1-3
Engine 1-3
Propeller 1-3
Fuel 1-3
oil 1-4
Maximum Certificated Weights 1-5
Standard Airplane Weights 1-5
Cabin And Entry Dimensions 1-5
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions 1-5
Specific Loadings 1-5
S5rmbols, Abbreviations And Terminology 1-6
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols 1-6
Meteorological Terminology . 1-6
Engine Power Terminology l-7
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terrninology t-7
Weight And Balance Terminology 1-8
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GENERAL
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MODEL 172N
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Figure 1-1. Three View
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NOTES:
l. Wing span shown with slrobe lights
installed.
2. Maximum h€ighl shown wilh nose
gEar depre$ed, all tires and nose
srut properlv in{lated. and flashing
beacon rnstalled,
Whel ba* length as 65".
Prorller qround clearance is 1 1 3/4".
Wing area is 174 square fet.
Minimum turning radiua ( *pivot poinr
to outboard wing tip) is27'-5 112".
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CESSNA
MODEL 172N SECTION 1
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental
data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It
also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and
terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE -.f
Number of Engines: 1. ,! '$ |
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming. ,
Engine Model Number: O-320-H2AD.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-
opposed, carburetor eguipped, four-cylinder engine with 320 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP at ZZ00 RpM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1C160/DTM7557.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 75 inches.
Minimum: 74 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/ 130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
NOTE
Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
rnay be added to the fuel supply. Additive concentrations
shall not exceed lo/o for isopropyl alcohol or .157r for
ethylene glycol monomethS,zl ether. Refer to Section 8 for
additional information.
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
Fuel Capacity:
Standard Tanks:
Total Capacity: 43 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank 21.5 gallons.
Total Usable: 40 gallons.
Long Range Tanks:
Total Capacity: 54 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank:. 27 gallons.
Total Usable: 50 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-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: The airplane was delivered from
the factory with SAE 20W-50 ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil.
Ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil must be used for all operat-
ing conditions. NOTE
Use a minimtrr, of.75Vo power for cruise during the first 50
hours of operation or until oil consumption stabilizes'
Service the engine oil system with aviation ashless dis-
persant oil only.
Required Viscosity for Temperature Range:
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant OiI:
SAE 20W-50 or SAE 15W-50 for all temperatures.
NOTE
If multi-viscosity ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil is
not available, the following ashless dispersant aircraft
engine oil may be used.
SAE 50 above 60'F (16'C).
SAE 40 between 30"F (-1"C) and 90oF (32'C).
SAE 30 between OoF (-18'C) and 70oF (21'C).
SAE 20W-30 below 0"F (-18'C) to 70oF (21oC).
OiI Capacity:
Sump: 6 Quarts.
Total: 7 Quarts (if oil filter installed).
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MODEL 172N
1 July 1979
Revision 1 - 15 November 1979

CESSNA
MODEL 172N SECTION 1
GENERAL
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Ramp, Normal Category: 2307 lbs.
Utility Category: 2007 lbs.
Takeoff, Normal Category: 2300 lbs.
Utility Category: 2000 lbs.
Landing, Normal Category: 2300 lbs.
Utility Category: 2000 lbs.
Weight in Baggage Compartment, Normal Category:
Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child's seat) - Station 82 to 108: 120
lbs. See note below.
Baggage Area 2 - Station 108 to 142: 50 lbs. See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage
areas 1 and 2 is 120 lbs.
Weight in Baggage Compartment. Utility Category: In this category, the
baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied.
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Standard Empty Weight, Skyhawk: 1403 lbs.
Skyhawk II: 1430 lbs.
Maximum Useful Load: Normal Category Utility Category
Skyhawk: 904 lbs. 604 lbs.
Skyhawk II: 877 lbs. 577 lbs.
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are
illustrated in Section 6.
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Dimensions of the baggage area and baggage door opening are
illustrated in detail in Section 6.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading: 13.2 lbs./sq. ft.
Power Loading: 14.4 Ibs./hP.
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