172Q — Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 19
- Active
- 16
- Origin
- US
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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43 yearsmedian age
Of the 13 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q with a known build year (68% of the 19 we track), the median age is 43 years.
2changed registration in 12 months
2 of the 19 registered Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q we track changed registration in the last 12 months, across 2 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 3
- Tracked flights
- 6
- Tracked flight hours
- 13
3 Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q were tracked flying in the last 90 days, across 6 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q manuals & documents
20 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q — Emergency Procedures · Training Manual · Performance · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · V Speeds Reference · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as a Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna 172RG Cutlass, a complex aircraft featuring retractable landing gear and a constant speed propeller. The Cutlass is designed to bridge the gap between lower-performance trainers and higher-performance aircraft, making it suitable for both personal and training purposes. The handbook provides essential information for pilots, including performance specifications, operational procedures, and safety considerations. It highlights the aircraft's capabilities, such as its 180 hp Lycoming engine, maximum speed of 140 knots, and fuel efficiency, which is particularly relevant in the current economic climate. The Cutlass is positioned as an economical choice for flight schools and private pilots alike, offering a blend of performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Engine: Lycoming 0-360-FIA6, 180 hp at 2,700 rpm
- Maximum speed: 140 knots; Cruise speed: 130 knots at 75% power
- Takeoff distance (ground roll): 940 ft; Over 50 ft: 1,675 ft
- Fuel capacity: 66 gallons (62 usable); Consumption: 10.0 - 10.3 gph at 75% power
- Maximum gear operating speed (Vlo): 140 knots
Emergency Procedures
Performance
Performance Data
Airworthiness Directives
Service Bulletins
V Speeds Reference
Weight And Balance
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
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Registered 172Q aircraft
Individual 172Q airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.