The Cessna 172 is, again, one of the most popular aircraft ever made, with over 43,000 being produced to date. They are used primarily for training and/or private use, dating from 1955 to today, where they are still in production.
NQAC operates two Cessna 172s, both N models. They are almost identical to one another, and specifications are given below:
A copy of the Pilots Operating Handbook for this aircraft is available by clicking the link below.
A copy of the North Queensland Aero Club company approved checklists are available by clicking the link below.
A copy of the performance charts for this aircraft are located on the links below
| Seating Capacity | 1 Pilot & 3 Passengers |
| Length | 8.28m |
| Height | 2.72m |
| Wingspan | 11.0m |
| Basic Empty Weight | 670kg |
| Maximum Take off Weight | 1043kg |
| Useful Load | 363kg |
| Engine | Avco Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Horsepower | 160 BHP @ 2700 RPM |
| Cylinders | Four |
| Propeller | 2 blade Senesich Fixed Pitch |
| Take off Roll | |
| Take off Safety Speed | 62 knots |
| Vx (Best Angle of Climb) | |
| Vy (Best Rate of Climb) | 73 knots |
| Vso (Stall Speed Clean) | 48 Knots |
| Vs1 (Stall Speed Landing Configuration) | |
| Cruise Speed | 110 Knots |
| Service Ceiling | 13,500 feet |
| Fuel Burn | 32 litres / hour |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Aviation Gasoline 100LL |
| Maximum Range | 750 Nautical Miles |