CESSNA 172B Model Guide
CESSNA 172B · Model Guide
Overview
CESSNA 172B is a single-engine piston Cessna from the early 172 line. It is powered by a Continental six-cylinder, 145 hp engine. The only variant-era source here is a Cessna owner's manual covering the Model 172 and Skyhawk. Check its figures against the airplane's own papers before relying on them.
- Manual lists a 2200 lb gross weight, 42 gal total fuel and a 145 hp Continental six-cylinder engine.
- Manual lists a 780 ft takeoff ground run, 1370 ft over a 50 ft obstacle, and a 680 ft landing roll.
- Service ceiling is listed at 15,100 ft. Treat this as a light, short-range tourer with a four-seat family ceiling of 17,000 ft.
- The manual's engine is the O-300-C or O-300-D. Confirm which engine and starter this airplane has.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 47 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine rated (hp) ·
- 145
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 42
Performance
- Landing roll (ft) ·
- 680
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 15,100
- Takeoff ground run (ft) ·
- 780
- Landing distance over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,115
- Takeoff distance over 50ft (ft) ·
- 1,370
Weight & balance
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,255
- Gross weight (lb) ·
- 2,200
What engine does the CESSNA 172B use?
The owner's manual covering the CESSNA 172B era lists a Continental O-300-C or O-300-D, rated 145 hp at 2700 RPM. The O-300-C has a mechanical starter and the O-300-D an electric push-button starter.
How much can the CESSNA 172B carry?
The manual lists a 2200 lb gross weight and about 1255 lbs empty (first table column), with 42 gal fuel capacity. Confirm the exact empty weight and loading from this airplane's own weight and balance records.
What should I check on a CESSNA 172B before buying?
Check engine type and starter, fuel sump and strainer drains, the mixture control locking lever, and the logbooks. If a tail tie-down STC is fitted, confirm the rudder cable bulletin compliance.
What is the CESSNA 172B Model Guide?
The CESSNA 172B Model Guide is a model guide for the CESSNA 172B, dated 2026.
What year was the CESSNA 172B Model Guide published?
The CESSNA 172B Model Guide — the CESSNA 172B model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
What the owner's manual says
The manual describes both the Model 172 and the Skyhawk. It shows gross weight 2200 lbs, approx. empty weight 1255 lbs (first table column), 42 gal fuel and 8 qts oil. Its range figure at 70% power at 8000 ft is 565 mi, with 39 gal and no reserve.
Engine and systems to inspect
The Continental engine is horizontally opposed, with a wet-sump oil system, dual magnetos and an updraft carburetor. The O-300-C has a mechanically engaged starter. The O-300-D has an electric push-button starter and a vacuum pump provision. Check the mixture control locking lever and the fuel tank sump drains.
Family context (not this variant)
Registry data covers the whole 172 family, which includes the 172B. Across all variants it shows up to 140 kt cruise, up to 700 nm range, a 17,000 ft ceiling and up to 4 passengers. Use these only as family-level context; the 172B's own figures are in the manual.
Safety notes
- Check the fuel tank sump drains and fuel strainer drain at inspection; the manual lists these as ground-check items.
- If a Middle Fork Mods tail tie-down STC is installed, inspect the rudder cable for contact with the fairing screw. The bulletin sets a limit of 16 flight hours.
Full document text
CESSNA 172B Model Guide CESSNA 172B is a single-engine piston Cessna from the early 172 line. It is powered by a Continental six-cylinder, 145 hp engine. The only variant-era source here is a Cessna owner's manual covering the Model 172 and Skyhawk. Check its figures against the airplane's own papers before relying on them. • Manual lists a 2200 lb gross weight, 42 gal total fuel and a 145 hp Continental six-cylinder engine. • Manual lists a 780 ft takeoff ground run, 1370 ft over a 50 ft obstacle, and a 680 ft landing roll. • Service ceiling is listed at 15,100 ft. Treat this as a light, short-range tourer with a four-seat family ceiling of 17,000 ft. • The manual's engine is the O-300-C or O-300-D. Confirm which engine and starter this airplane has. What the owner's manual says The manual describes both the Model 172 and the Skyhawk. It shows gross weight 2200 lbs, approx. empty weight 1255 lbs (first table column), 42 gal fuel and 8 qts oil. Its range figure at 70% power at 8000 ft is 565 mi, with 39 gal and no reserve. Engine and systems to inspect The Continental engine is horizontally opposed, with a wet-sump oil system, dual magnetos and an updraft carburetor. The O-300-C has a mechanically engaged starter. The O-300-D has an electric push-button starter and a vacuum pump provision. Check the mixture control locking lever and the fuel tank sump drains. Family context (not this variant) Registry data covers the whole 172 family, which includes the 172B. Across all variants it shows up to 140 kt cruise, up to 700 nm range, a 17,000 ft ceiling and up to 4 passengers. Use these only as family-level context; the 172B's own figures are in the manual. Safety notes: • Check the fuel tank sump drains and fuel strainer drain at inspection; the manual lists these as ground-check items. • If a Middle Fork Mods tail tie-down STC is installed, inspect the rudder cable for contact with the fairing screw. The bulletin sets a limit of 16 flight hours.