Cessna Skyhawk 1970 User manual

CESSNA
MORE PEOPLE BUY AND
FLY CESSNA AlRPLANES
THAN ANY OTHER MAKE
1970 '
SINAWK
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AVIATION AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE -SPEClFICATIONS
Model172* Skyhawk*
GROSS WEIGHT ..... . ... .. . . . 2300 lbs 2300 lbs
SPEED:
Top Speed at Sea Level ..... . .. . 139 mph 140 mph
Cruise, 759'oPower at 9000 ft .. . . . .131 mph 132 mph
RANGE:
Cruise, 75°/oPower at 9000 ft .. . -.-615 mi 620 mi
38 Gal., No Reserve 4.7 hrs 4.7 hrs
131 mph 132 mph
Cruise, 75/o Power at 9000 ft .. . . 775 mi 780 mi
48 Gal., No Reserve 5.9 hrs 5.9 hrs
131 mph 132 mph
Optimum Range at 10, 000 ft . . ....-640 mi 655 mi
38 Gal., No Reserve 5.5 hrs 5.5 hrs
117 mph 118 mph
Optimum Range at 10, 000 ft ..... . . 820 mi 830 mi
48 Gal., No Reserve 7.0 hrs 7.0 hrs
117 mph 118 mph
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL .. . --.645 fpm 645 fpm
SERVICE CEILING .. . ......... . 13, 100 ft 13, 100 ft
TAKE-OFF:
GroundRun .............. 865ft 865ft
Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle. . . 1525 ft 1525 ft
LANDING:
GroundRoll.............. 520ft 520ft
Total Distance Over 50-Foot Obstacle. . - 1250 ft 1250 ft
STALL SPEED:
Flaps Up, Power Off . . . . .... .- 57 mph 57 mph
Flaps Down, Power Off ... . . . . - - 49 mph 49 mph
EMPTY WEIGHT (Approximate) . . .. . . . 1245 lbs 1315 lbs
USEFUL LOAD . . . . . .. . ... ....1055 lbs 985 lbs
BAGGAGE .... . .. . ... ... .. - 120 lbs 120 lbs
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Foot .-...-13. 213. 2
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP .. . . . . . 15. 315. 3
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
Standard Tanks .... . . . . . .--42 gal. 42 gal.
Optional Long Range Tanks ... . .- - 52 gal. 52 gal.
OIL CAPACITY: Total .. . ... . . . . . 8 qts 8 qts
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch (Diameter) ... - 76 inches 76 inches
ENGINE:
Lycoming Engine -- - - - - - -----O-320-E2D O-320-E2D
150 rated HP at 2700 RPM
*This manual covers operation of the Model 112/Skyhawk which is certificated
as Model 172K under FAAType Certificate No. 3Al2.
D742-13-RAND-T500-10/73

CONGRATULATIONS . . . . . . .
Welcome to the ranks of Cessna owners! Your Cessna has been designed
and constructed to give you the most in performance, economy, and com-
fort. It is our desire that you will find flying it, either for business or
pleasure, apleasant 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 in-
formation about your Cessna's equipment, operating procedures, and per-
formance; 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 Service Department stands ready to serve you. The following
services are offered by most Cessna Dealers:
FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous
expert service.
FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you
with the most efficient and accurate workmanship possible.
ASTOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand
when you need them.
THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERV-
ICING CESSNA AIRPLANES, 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.
Acurrent Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The
Directory is revised frequently, and a current copy can be obtained from
your Cessna Dealer. Make your Directory one of your cross-country
flight planning aids; awarm welcome awaits you at every Cessna Dealer.
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8-9½" MAX.
2-11"
1154"
iMaximum height of airplane
with nose gear depressed and
an optional flashing beacon
installed.
PRINCIPAL
DIMENSIONS
35
-4" MAX
7 2"-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I-OPERATING CHECK LIST .....___ 1-1
SECTION 11 -DESCRIPTION AND
OPERATING DETAILS ..........___ 2-1
SECTION lli -EMERGENCY PROCEDURES..... 3-1
SECTION IV -OPERATING LIMITATIONS........ 4-1
SECTION V-CARE OF THE AIRPLANE........ 5-1
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM --------------- 5-10
SECTION VI -OPERATIONAL DATA......-____... 6-1
SECTION VII- OPTIONAL SYSTEMS......-....... 7-1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX........................... Index-1
This manual describes the operation and performance of
both the Cessna Model 172 and Skyhawk. Equipment des -
cribed as "Optional" denotes that the subject equipment is
optional on the Model 172. Much of this equipment is stan-
dard on the Skyhawk model.
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