172RG — Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 643
- Active
- 573
- 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 |
C72R C72R | — | 1,200 kg | 700 nm | 140 kt | 4 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A17 · 45 · issued 2003-03-31
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 3A17), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG manuals & documents
21 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG — Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Type Certificate · Performance Data · Supplemental Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a Standardization Manual for the Cessna 172RG Cutlass, aimed at providing pilots with essential procedures and techniques for operating the aircraft safely and efficiently. It covers various flight operations, including normal takeoff, crosswind takeoff, short field takeoff, and traffic pattern operations. Each section outlines specific objectives and detailed procedures to enhance pilot skills and ensure adherence to safety protocols. The manual serves as a comprehensive guide for both training and reference, emphasizing the importance of understanding the aircraft's performance characteristics and operational limits.
- Rotation speed for takeoff is 55 KIAS.
- Initial climb speed should be maintained at 80 KIAS.
- Short field takeoff requires lifting off at 58 KIAS and climbing at 63 KIAS.
- Traffic pattern altitude must be established at least 2 miles prior to entering the downwind leg.
- Complete a flow check before maneuvers to ensure proper aircraft configuration.
Airworthiness Directives
V Speeds Reference
Performance Data
Supplemental Type Certificate
Emergency Procedures
Weight And Balance
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Systems Description
Other Documents
- Ground handling accident involving Cessna 172RG, VH-MKG201712 pages· 1.7 MB· via www.atsb.gov.au
- Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual201132 pages· 512 KB· via txwg.cap.gov
- AAIB Bulletin No: 3/9319932 pages· 7 KB· via assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
- Performance Data for Cessna Model 172R and Challenger 60524 pages· 1.5 MB· via www.faa.gov
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Registered 172RG aircraft
Individual 172RG airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N9481D1985
- N9495D1985
- N9480D1985
- N81JD1985
- N131VU1985
- N16ED1985
- N9445D1984
- N9456D1984
- HB-CKT1984
- C-GSFZ1984
- N9432D1984
- N9421D1984
- N111HP1984
- N9437D1984
- N9387D1984
- N172SF1984
- N9463D1984
- N9425D1984
- N9461D1984
- N9468D1984
- PRIRX1984
- N9394D1984
- N9313D1983
- N46MP1983
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG are there?
643 Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 573 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG has a range of about 580 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG cruises at around 114 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG uses ICAO type designator C172.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.