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Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q Cutlass
C172
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Year
Owner
Cessna Aircraft Company
Last seen
MTOW
1,100 kg
Range
580 nm
Seats
4
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Cessna Aircraft Company · 172Q Cutlass
Model overview

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Built
23
Origin
US
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VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C172
C172
1,100 kg580 nm114 kt4
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Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
2
Tracked flights
3
Tracked flight hours
9
Share of fleet flying
9%

2 Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q Cutlass were tracked flying in the last 90 days (9% of the registered fleet), across 3 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q Cutlass manuals & documents

20 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172Q Cutlass 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.

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Cessna 172RG Cutlass · 1981

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

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