CESSNA FR172J Model Guide
CESSNA FR172J · Model Guide
Overview
CESSNA FR172J is the Reims-built, high-wing Rocket variant of the Cessna 172 family. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear, a Continental six-cylinder fuel-injected engine and a constant-speed propeller. Serial numbers FR17200351 through FR17200590 cover 1973 to 1976 production.
- Normal category gross weight is 2550 lb and utility category is 2200 lb. Total fuel capacity is 52 gal.
- Usable fuel is 46 gal through serial FR17200530 and 49 gal from FR17200531. Check which applies to the airframe you are buying.
- Engine mount bracket cracks led to Service Bulletin SEB07-2 Revision 2. Confirm compliance in the logbooks.
- The engine is a Continental six-cylinder, fuel-injected unit with a 76 inch McCauley prop. The manual adds a nozzle cleaning interval.
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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
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 76
- Fuel capacity total (gal) ·
- 52
- Usable fuel from FR17200531 (gal) ·
- 49
- Usable fuel thru FR17200530 (gal) ·
- 46
Weight & balance
- Max gross weight normal (lb) ·
- 2,550
- Max gross weight utility (lb) ·
- 2,200
How much fuel does the CESSNA FR172J carry?
The CESSNA FR172J holds 52 gal total. Usable fuel is 46 gal through serial FR17200530 and 49 gal from FR17200531 onward.
What is the CESSNA FR172J gross weight?
For the CESSNA FR172J, the service manual lists normal category gross weight as 2550 lb for 1970 models onward, and utility category as 2200 lb.
What known inspection applies to the CESSNA FR172J?
Service Bulletin SEB07-2 Revision 2 lists the CESSNA FR172J. It requires an engine mount bracket inspection, repeated every 2,500 hours. Bolts and nuts are replaced and torqued to 160 to 190 inch-pounds.
What performance figures apply to the CESSNA FR172J?
The documents give no variant-specific performance figures for the CESSNA FR172J. For context, the wider 172 family reaches up to 140 kt cruise, 700 nm range and a 17,000 ft ceiling.
What is the CESSNA FR172J Model Guide?
The CESSNA FR172J Model Guide is a model guide for the CESSNA FR172J, dated 2026.
What year was the CESSNA FR172J Model Guide published?
The CESSNA FR172J Model Guide — the CESSNA FR172J model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
Airframe and equipment
The service manual describes an all-metal, semimonocoque high-wing airplane with a steerable nose gear on an air/hydraulic strut. Main gear struts are tubular spring-steel from 1971 models. Seating is pilot and copilot seats plus a bench-type center seat. A fold-up auxiliary rear seat was optional, and the baggage area sits aft of the center seats.
Maintenance items to verify
SEB07-2 Revision 2 covers cracks found in upper and lower engine truss mounting brackets behind the firewall. For 172 models it calls for inspection at the next scheduled inspection, within 100 hours or 12 months. The inspection repeats every 2,500 hours. Bolts and nuts are replaced and torqued to 160 to 190 inch-pounds. Inspection takes about 7.4 man-hours.
Weight, fuel and loading
The flight manual loading figures show baggage area 1 at 91 kg and baggage area 2 at 23 kg. They also show a child seat position at 54 kg and a fuel figure of 174 litres. The scanned manual copy is marked as a sample and is partly unreadable. Use the airplane's own approved manual and weighing record.
Safety notes
- Engine truss mounting brackets have been found cracked. Verify SEB07-2 inspection and bolt replacement are logged, and when the next inspection is due.
- During bracket work the engine must be supported with a hoist. Both lower bolts must be removed and installed together to avoid damaging the truss and stringers.
Full document text
CESSNA FR172J Model Guide CESSNA FR172J is the Reims-built, high-wing Rocket variant of the Cessna 172 family. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear, a Continental six-cylinder fuel-injected engine and a constant-speed propeller. Serial numbers FR17200351 through FR17200590 cover 1973 to 1976 production. • Normal category gross weight is 2550 lb and utility category is 2200 lb. Total fuel capacity is 52 gal. • Usable fuel is 46 gal through serial FR17200530 and 49 gal from FR17200531. Check which applies to the airframe you are buying. • Engine mount bracket cracks led to Service Bulletin SEB07-2 Revision 2. Confirm compliance in the logbooks. • The engine is a Continental six-cylinder, fuel-injected unit with a 76 inch McCauley prop. The manual adds a nozzle cleaning interval. Airframe and equipment The service manual describes an all-metal, semimonocoque high-wing airplane with a steerable nose gear on an air/hydraulic strut. Main gear struts are tubular spring-steel from 1971 models. Seating is pilot and copilot seats plus a bench-type center seat. A fold-up auxiliary rear seat was optional, and the baggage area sits aft of the center seats. Maintenance items to verify SEB07-2 Revision 2 covers cracks found in upper and lower engine truss mounting brackets behind the firewall. For 172 models it calls for inspection at the next scheduled inspection, within 100 hours or 12 months. The inspection repeats every 2,500 hours. Bolts and nuts are replaced and torqued to 160 to 190 inch-pounds. Inspection takes about 7.4 man-hours. Weight, fuel and loading The flight manual loading figures show baggage area 1 at 91 kg and baggage area 2 at 23 kg. They also show a child seat position at 54 kg and a fuel figure of 174 litres. The scanned manual copy is marked as a sample and is partly unreadable. Use the airplane's own approved manual and weighing record. Safety notes: • Engine truss mounting brackets have been found cracked. Verify SEB07-2 inspection and bolt replacement are logged, and when the next inspection is due. • During bracket work the engine must be supported with a hoist. Both lower bolts must be removed and installed together to avoid damaging the truss and stringers.