The "Gold Standard" in Aircraft Instruction
The Cessna 172 is undoubtedly one of the most common aircraft used in training. In fact it is the most popular single-engine aircraft ever produced. A tough and reliable aircraft with predicable and forgiving handling characteristics.
Quick Facts:
Exterior
• Exterior Height: 8 ft 8 in
• Wing Span: 35 ft 8 in
• Length: 26 ft 9 in
Interior
• Cabin Volume: 55 cu ft
• Internal Baggage: 30 cu ft
Occupancy
• Crew: 1
• Passengers: 3
Operating Weights
• Max T/O Weight: 2400 Lb
• Max Landing Weight: 2400 Lb
• Operating Weight: 1666 Lb
• Empty Weight: 1454 Lb
• Fuel Capacity: 42 gal Lb
• Payload W/Full Fuel: 369 Lb
• Max Payload: 741 Lb
Performance
• Rate of Climb: 700 fpm
• Max Speed: 123 kts
• Normal Cruise: 111 kts
• Economy Cruise: 95 kts
Power Plant
• Engines: 1
• Engine Mfg: Lycoming
• Engine Model: O-320-D2J
Range
• Normal Range: 140 nm
• Max Range: 730 nm
• Service Ceiling: 13000 ft
