CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD Model Guide
CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD · Model Guide
Overview
CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD is a single-engine piston aircraft in the library. The inputs hold no TD-specific data sheet. Figures here come from the 1981 Model 172P Pilot's Operating Handbook (160 hp Avco Lycoming, fixed-pitch propeller) and a TAE 125-01 maintenance supplement for Cessna 172 installations. Confirm every figure against the TD's own manuals.
- Figures are from the 172P handbook, not a TD manual. Verify against the airplane's own approved flight manual.
- 172P: 160 BHP at 2700 RPM, normal category takeoff weight 2400 lbs, Skyhawk useful load 993 lbs.
- 172P: service ceiling 13,000 ft, 700 fpm sea-level climb, stall 51 KCAS flaps up and 46 KCAS flaps down.
- A TAE 125-01 maintenance supplement exists for Cessna 172 installs. Ask which engine and manuals your airplane has.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 50 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Rated power (hp) ·
- 160
- Fuel usable (gal) ·
- 40
- Fuel capacity total (gal) ·
- 43
- Long range tanks usable (gal) ·
- 50
Performance
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 13,000
- Landing ground roll (ft) ·
- 540
- Takeoff ground roll (ft) ·
- 890
- Stall speed flaps up (kt) ·
- 51
- Stall speed flaps down (kt) ·
- 46
- Rate of climb sea level (fpm) ·
- 700
Weight & balance
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 2,407
- Max useful load (lb) ·
- 993
- Max baggage weight (lb) ·
- 120
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 2,400
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,400
- Standard empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,414
- Utility max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,100
Do these figures apply to the TD?
Not confirmed. The inputs contain no TD-specific data for the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD. The numbers come from the 1981 Model 172P handbook, so treat them as a Cessna 172 reference only.
How much can it carry?
For the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD, the 172P handbook lists 993 lbs useful load and 120 lbs total baggage. Get the TD's own weight and balance data, because equipment and engine change the numbers.
What engine questions should I ask?
For the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD, ask whether a TAE 125-01 installation is fitted. Then ask for its supplement, the engine life limit status and the records of mandatory maintenance actions.
What is the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD Model Guide?
The CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD Model Guide is a model guide for the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD, dated 2026.
What year was the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD Model Guide published?
The CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD Model Guide — the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Loading and fuel (172P reference)
Normal category ramp weight is 2407 lbs; takeoff and landing weight is 2400 lbs. Skyhawk standard empty weight is 1414 lbs, leaving 993 lbs useful load. Baggage areas 1 and 2 together are limited to 120 lbs. Standard tanks hold 43 gallons (40 usable). Approved fuels are 100LL and 100.
Performance (172P reference)
Sea-level climb is 700 fpm and service ceiling is 13,000 ft. Takeoff ground roll is 890 ft. Landing ground roll is 540 ft, or 1280 ft over a 50-ft obstacle. Figures assume standard atmosphere, level hard-surface runways and no wind. Individual airplanes will vary.
Engine paperwork to check
The TAE 125-01 supplement for Cessna 172 covers FADEC, a constant-speed propeller and liquid cooling. Its contents list an engine life limit, mandatory maintenance actions and scheduled maintenance checks. Ask for logbook evidence that these are current and that the supplement is with the airplane.
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Safety notes
- The handbook must be carried in the airplane, and the owner must keep it current with revisions.
- In utility category, the baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied, and takeoff weight drops to 2100 lbs.
- The maintenance supplement says work must be done by authority-approved organizations, except the pre-flight check. Read it fully before any maintenance.
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Full document text
CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD Model Guide CESSNA 172 Skyhawk TD is a single-engine piston aircraft in the library. The inputs hold no TD-specific data sheet. Figures here come from the 1981 Model 172P Pilot's Operating Handbook (160 hp Avco Lycoming, fixed-pitch propeller) and a TAE 125-01 maintenance supplement for Cessna 172 installations. Confirm every figure against the TD's own manuals. • Figures are from the 172P handbook, not a TD manual. Verify against the airplane's own approved flight manual. • 172P: 160 BHP at 2700 RPM, normal category takeoff weight 2400 lbs, Skyhawk useful load 993 lbs. • 172P: service ceiling 13,000 ft, 700 fpm sea-level climb, stall 51 KCAS flaps up and 46 KCAS flaps down. • A TAE 125-01 maintenance supplement exists for Cessna 172 installs. Ask which engine and manuals your airplane has. Loading and fuel (172P reference) Normal category ramp weight is 2407 lbs; takeoff and landing weight is 2400 lbs. Skyhawk standard empty weight is 1414 lbs, leaving 993 lbs useful load. Baggage areas 1 and 2 together are limited to 120 lbs. Standard tanks hold 43 gallons (40 usable). Approved fuels are 100LL and 100. Performance (172P reference) Sea-level climb is 700 fpm and service ceiling is 13,000 ft. Takeoff ground roll is 890 ft. Landing ground roll is 540 ft, or 1280 ft over a 50-ft obstacle. Figures assume standard atmosphere, level hard-surface runways and no wind. Individual airplanes will vary. Engine paperwork to check The TAE 125-01 supplement for Cessna 172 covers FADEC, a constant-speed propeller and liquid cooling. Its contents list an engine life limit, mandatory maintenance actions and scheduled maintenance checks. Ask for logbook evidence that these are current and that the supplement is with the airplane. Safety notes: • The handbook must be carried in the airplane, and the owner must keep it current with revisions. • In utility category, the baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied, and takeoff weight drops to 2100 lbs. • The maintenance supplement says work must be done by authority-approved organizations, except the pre-flight check. Read it fully before any maintenance.