Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP
CESSNA 172S Skyhawk · Specifications
Overview
This document is a data sheet for the Cessna 172SP, detailing its specifications, weights, powerplant, fuel system, landing gear, electrical system, and performance speeds. It serves as a reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, providing essential information about the aircraft's operational limits and configurations. The data sheet includes critical weight limits, engine specifications, fuel capacities, and performance metrics, ensuring that users have a comprehensive understanding of the aircraft's capabilities and requirements.
- Empty weight: 1676.2 lbs
- Maximum ramp weight: 2558 lbs
- Total fuel capacity: 56 gal, usable: 53 gal
- Engine: Textron Lycoming IO-360, 180 BHP
- Best glide speed: 68 KIAS
- Stall speed (landing config): Vso 40 KIAS
- Never exceed speed: Vne 163 KIAS
Document
Source
Originally published by www.purdueaviationllc.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Specifications
- Pages ·
- 3
- File size ·
- 67 KB
- Publisher ·
- www.purdueaviationllc.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp) ·
- 180
- Engine model ·
- Textron Lycoming IO-360
- Empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,676.2
- Fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 56
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
Performance
- Max crosswind (kt) ·
- 15
- Best glide speed (kt) ·
- 68
- Stall speed clean (kt) ·
- 48
- Stall speed landing (kt) ·
- 40
V-speeds
- VR ·
- 55
- VX ·
- 62
- VY ·
- 74
- VNE ·
- 163
- VNO ·
- 129
- VS1 ·
- 48
- VSO ·
- 40
Weight & balance
- Useful load (lb) ·
- 881.8
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 2,558
- Baggage allowance (lb) ·
- 120
- Basic empty weight (lb) ·
- 1,676.2
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,550
What is the Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP?
The Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP is a specifications for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk.
How many pages is the Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP?
The copy of the Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP on file runs 3 pages.
Where does the Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP come from?
This copy of the Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP was originally published by www.purdueaviationllc.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
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- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Weights
The document outlines the weights for the Cessna 172SP, including an empty weight of 1676.2 lbs and a useful load of 881.8 lbs. Maximum weights are specified for normal and utility categories, with ramp weights of 2558 lbs and 2208 lbs respectively, and takeoff and landing weights of 2550 lbs and 2200 lbs.
Powerplant
The Cessna 172SP is powered by a Textron Lycoming IO-360 engine, producing 180 BHP at 2700 RPM. It features a four-cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air-cooled, fuel-injected design. The oil capacity is 8 quarts, with minimum requirements of 6 quarts for local flights and 7 quarts for cross-country flights.
Fuel System
The aircraft has a total fuel capacity of 56 gallons, with 53 gallons usable. It is equipped with a standard fuel system that includes two vented fuel tanks and a fuel selector valve. The document specifies the approved fuel grades as 100LL (blue) and 100 (green).
Full document text
Data Sheet- Cessna 172SP Weights Aircraft Number Empty Weight Empty Moment Useful Load N35063 1676.2 lbs 67,731 881.8 lbs Maximum Weights Normal Utility Ramp Weight 2558 lbs 2208 lbs Takeoff Weight 2550 lbs 2200 lbs Landing Weight 2550 lbs 2200 lbs Baggage Weight 120 lbs. empty Area 1 120 lbs empty Area 2 50 lbs empty Powerplant Engine: Textron Lycoming IO-360, 180 BHP @ 2700 RPM. 4 Cylinders, Direct Drive, horizontally opposed, air cooled, fuel injected. Oil: Full 8 qts. Min for local flight 6 qts. Min for x-country 7 qts. Grade and type Summer-100W50 Winter- 65W30 Fuel System Fuel: Approved Grades 100LL(blue), 100(green) Total Fuel 56 gal. Total Usable Fuel 53 gal. System Description: The airplane is equipped with a standard fuel system consisting of two vented fuel tanks, a fuel tank selector valve, fuel strainer, and auxiliary fuel pump. Fuel flows by gravity from one or both tanks to the fuel selector, through a fuel strainer to the injector manifold. From the injector, the fuel flows to the cylinders and is mixed with air at the intake port. The fuel selector should be in the BOTH position for takeoff, climb, descent, landing, and maneuvers that involve prolonged slips and skids. Operation from either the LEFT or RIGHT position is reserved for level cruising flight only. Lafayette Aviation Inc. Cessna 172SP Data Sheet Landing Gear and Brakes System Description: Landing gear is fixed in the tricycle configuration with a steerable nosewheel. Nosewheel is steerable and differential braking allows for a tighter turn radius. Nose strut is an air-oil type shock. Each main gear is equipped with a hydraulically activated single disk brake on the inboard side of each wheel. Tire Inflation: Mains 38 PSI Nose 45 PSI Electrical System Alternator- 28 volt, 60 ampere Battery- 24 volt System description: Power is supplied to most general electrical items through a split primary bus bar, with an essential bus wired between the two primaries to provide power for the master switch and annunciator circuits. Each primary bus bar is also connected to an avionics bus bar via a single avionics power switch. The avionics power switch should be turned off prior to starting the engine to prevent harmful transient voltages from damaging the avionics equipment. The ammeter shows a discharge or a charge on the battery and should remain at or near the zero indication after a brief charging period. Pitot-Static System System description: The system is standard with a heated pitot head under the left wing and two static ports on either side of the nose cowling. The alternate static source is located on the panel above the throttle and supplies static pressure from inside the cockpit. Speeds BEST GLIDE SPEED 68 KIAS Stall in landing configuration Vso 40 KIAS Stall in cruise configuration Vs1 48 KIAS Rotation speed Vr 55 KIAS Best angle of climb speed Vx 62 KIAS Best rate of climb speed Vy 74 KIAS Maneuvering speed Va 2550 lbs. 105 KIAS 2200 lbs. 98 KIAS 1900 lbs 90 KIAS Flaps extended Vfe 0-10° 110 KIAS 10-30° 85 KIAS Lafayette Aviation Inc. Cessna 172SP Data Sheet Max. structural cruising speed Vno 129 KIAS Enroute climb speed 75-85 KIAS Approach Speed 60-70 KIAS Never exceed speed Vne 163 KIAS Demonstrated Crosswind Component 15 knots Lafayette Aviation Inc. Cessna 172SP Data Sheet