Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Cessna C172 Skyhawk
Aircraft Overview:
The Cessna C172 is used to satisfy the demand for a 4 seat aircraft for pleasure flights and international travel. The Cessna C172 is a pleasant aircraft to fly and is an excellent next step for those pilots that want to fly something a little more complex than the Cessna 150.
Aircraft Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
| Crew | One pilot |
| Capacity | Three passengers |
| Useful Load | 830 lb (376kg) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2450lb (1113kg) |
| Engine | Textron Lycoming 0-320 |
| Rating | 160 HP @ 2400rpm |
| Fuel Capacity | 43 Gals |
| Top Speed | 127 Knots |
| Cruise Speed | 117 Knots |
| Stall Speed (VSI) | 33 Knots |
| Range | 610 nm |
| Endurance | 6 hours |
| Ceiling | 14200 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 820 fpm |