172M — Cessna Aircraft Company 172M
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 5,155
- Active
- 4,387
- Origin
- US
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Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C172 C172 | — | 1,100 kg | 580 nm | 114 kt | 4 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS 3A12 · 82 · issued 2011-12-20
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 3A12), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Cessna Aircraft Company 172M manuals & documents
2 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M — Airworthiness Directives · Flight Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual is specifically designed for the Cessna 172M, detailing modifications made under FAA STC SA2196CE. The manual outlines the operational parameters and limitations for aircraft modified to increase the maximum takeoff weight to 2550 lbs and restrict flap travel to 30 degrees. It includes essential information for pilots regarding engine specifications, performance data, emergency procedures, and weight and balance considerations. The manual is crucial for ensuring safe operations of the modified aircraft and is approved by the FAA, making it a reliable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
- Maximum certificated takeoff weight: 2550 lbs
- Engine: Lycoming O-360 series, 180 BHP at 2700 RPM
- Flap travel limited to 30 degrees
- Normal category flight load factors: +3.8g, -1.52g
- Emergency landing approach speed: 71-83 MPH IAS with flaps down
Airworthiness Directives
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Registered 172M aircraft
Individual 172M airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-GPMO1979
- C-GRVC1977
- VH-DBR1977
- N1165U1976
- N1139U1976
- N1141U1976
- N1134U1976
- N1128U1976
- N1133U1976
- N1096U1976
- N1088U1976
- N1115U1976
- N809111976
- N1086U1976
- N1109U1976
- N1094U1976
- N108JM1976
- N1089U1976
- N101LJ1976
- N1098U1976
- N1451U1976
- N107ES1976
- N102PR1976
- N1117U1976
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 172M are there?
5,155 Cessna Aircraft Company 172M are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 4,387 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172M has a range of about 580 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172M cruises at around 114 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172M has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172M is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172M uses ICAO type designator C172.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172M type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 172M holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.