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CESSNA 172H manuals

Pilot's operating handbook, checklist, flight manual and related references for the CESSNA 172H.

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How rare is it?
1,038CESSNA 172H registered worldwide · 908 active

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

Documentation completeness
5/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 172H.

Cessna CESSNA 172H manuals & documents

14 documents for the Cessna CESSNA 172H Service Bulletins · Airworthiness Directives · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Specifications. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
OWNER'S MANUAL · 1971

This Owner's Manual is designed for the Cessna Model 172 and the Cessna Skyhawk, providing essential information for pilots and owners to operate the aircraft safely and efficiently. It covers performance specifications, operating procedures, and maintenance guidelines. The manual emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with the aircraft's systems and equipment to enhance flying enjoyment and safety. It also includes checklists for pre-flight, engine start, takeoff, and landing, along with detailed descriptions of various systems and operational limitations. This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for both new and experienced pilots.

  • Gross weight: 2300 lbs
  • Top speed: 138 mph
  • Cruise speed at 7000 ft: 130 mph
  • Rate of climb: 645 fpm
  • Service ceiling: 13,100 ft
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Type certificate, explained

What's in the CESSNA 172H TCDS

A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.

TCDS 3A12Rev 82· Issued 2011
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