172K — Cessna Aircraft Company 172K
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,388
- Active
- 1,181
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C172 C172 | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A12 · 82 · issued 2011-12-20
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 3A12), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 172K manuals & documents
3 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Flight Manual · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna R172K, an aircraft model designed for both business and pleasure flying. It includes essential information for pilots regarding the aircraft's performance, operating procedures, and maintenance. The handbook is structured to provide a comprehensive guide to the aircraft's systems, limitations, and emergency procedures, ensuring that pilots can operate the aircraft safely and effectively. It is crucial for pilots to familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook to maximize the utility and enjoyment of flying the Cessna R172K.
- Maximum takeoff weight: 2550 lbs
- Maximum structural cruising speed (VNO): 129 KIAS
- Never exceed speed (VNE): 163 KIAS
- Fuel capacity: 52 gallons (49 gallons usable)
- Rate of climb at sea level: 870 feet per minute
Pilot's Operating Handbook
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Registered 172K aircraft
Individual 172K airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N199AR1981
- C-BYS1971
- N7087G1970
- N36DS1970
- N647MT1970
- N679DL1970
- N172TD1970
- N123FC1970
- N247AP1970
- N362CA1970
- N522F1970
- N6152V1970
- N7437G1970
- N670221970
- N1187M1970
- N124RC1970
- N172BT1970
- N172HL1970
- N7452G1970
- N22DE1970
- N2642Q1970
- N2690Q1970
- N51MS1970
- N461TJ1970
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 172K are there?
1,388 Cessna Aircraft Company 172K are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 1,181 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172K has a range of about 580 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172K cruises at around 114 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172K has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172K is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172K uses ICAO type designator C172.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172K type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 172K holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.