172S — Cessna Aircraft Company 172S
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 2,427
- Active
- 2,234
- 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 172S manuals & documents
50 documents for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S — Service Bulletins · Avionics Manual · Supplemental Type Certificate · Training Manual · Weight And Balance · Type Certificate · Normal Procedures · Wiring Diagram · V Speeds Reference · Emergency Procedures · Airworthiness Directives · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as an Information Manual for the Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, specifically for aircraft equipped with NAV I/NAV II avionics. It is intended for training purposes and provides essential operational information, performance specifications, and limitations for pilots operating this model. The manual is a duplicate of the official Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, ensuring that pilots have access to critical data necessary for safe flight operations. It covers various aspects of the aircraft, including performance metrics, weight and balance, emergency procedures, and normal operating procedures.
- Maximum speed at sea level: 126 knots
- Cruise speed at 8500 feet: 124 knots
- Maximum ramp weight: 2558 pounds
- Standard empty weight: 1663 pounds
- Rate of climb at sea level: 730 feet per minute
- Takeoff ground roll: 960 feet
- Landing ground roll: 575 feet
Service Bulletins
- Cessna 172 Roll Servo Cable Guard, Rev B20259 pages· 1.6 MB· via www.dynoncertified.com
- ELECTRICAL POWER - ALTERNATOR CONTROL UNIT (ACU) AND CONNECTOR OBSOLESCENCE202410 pages· 765 KB· via www.aircraftspruce.com
- OIL - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH RELOCATION202110 pages· 583 KB· via www.gocivilairpatrol.com
- Service Bulletin SB-10, Revision A20207 pages· 322 KB· via media.mcfarlaneaviation.com
Avionics Manual
Supplemental Type Certificate
Training Manual
Weight And Balance
Type Certificate
Normal Procedures
Wiring Diagram
Emergency Procedures
- EMERGENCY CHECK LIST20204 pages· 552 KB· via www.skyservices-flightacademy.com
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES20155 pages· 153 KB· via usafasupport.com
- C172 M EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST20151 pages· 148 KB· via spectrumairways.squarespace.com
- CESSNA 172S including G1000 Avionics NORMAL & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST201210 pages· 1.4 MB· via www.ulsterflyingclub.com
Airworthiness Directives
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
- CHECKLISTS20256 pages· 3.2 MB· via academy.navigraph.com
- Cessna 172S-G1000 Checklist20222 pages· 114 KB· via docs.thrustflight.com
- Cessna C-172S (Nav III) Normal Checklist20212 pages· 205 KB· via www.dbq.edu
- Cessna 172S/SP/G1000 Checklist20202 pages· 47 KB· via irp.cdn-website.com
- Cessna C-172S (Nav III) Normal Checklist20182 pages· 180 KB· via www.dbq.edu
- Cessna 172S CHECKLIST201220 pages· 481 KB· via leaviation.com
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
Specifications
- S32K3xx Data Sheet2026170 pages· 2.4 MB· via www.nxp.com
- EFR32MG29 Wireless SoC Family Data Sheet2026134 pages· 4.6 MB· via www.silabs.com
- SP 3500/4000 Series Specifications20258 pages· 263 KB· via www.crown.com
- Specifications for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk202512 pages· 6.5 MB· via www.motorolasolutions.com
- POLYPRIME® 172/172SC Technical Data Sheet20202 pages· 134 KB· via desertpolymerflooring.com
Other Documents
- Supports Program Policies & Procedures Manual (Version 10.0.1)2025243 pages· 7.5 MB· via nj.gov
- CAP TXWG Cessna 172S Introduction202455 pages· 5.4 MB· via txwg.cap.gov
- JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM)20213244 pages· 24.1 MB· via www.navsea.navy.mil
- Type Acceptance Report TAR 96/15 – Cessna 172 Series201816 pages· 71 KB· via www.aviation.govt.nz
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Registered 172S aircraft
Individual 172S airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- HS-PTB2020
- N454AG2015
- N194TH2015
- N437EP2015
- N452EP2015
- N250YZ2015
- N195TH2015
- N300KX2015
- N3537J2015
- N423CA2015
- N444FR2015
- N140SU2015
- N193TH2015
- N243RL2015
- N315SK2015
- N442CR2015
- N243HA2015
- N150SU2015
- N182MA2015
- N305CP2015
- N234SH2015
- N198TH2015
- N345CS2015
- N457EP2015
How many Cessna Aircraft Company 172S are there?
2,427 Cessna Aircraft Company 172S are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 2,234 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172S has a range of about 580 nautical miles.
How fast is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172S cruises at around 114 knots.
What is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S's maximum take-off weight?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172S has a maximum take-off weight of 1,100 kg.
How many seats does the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S have?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172S is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S?
The Cessna Aircraft Company 172S uses ICAO type designator C172.
Is the Cessna Aircraft Company 172S type certified?
Yes. The Cessna Aircraft Company 172S holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.