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Cessna 172
(VH-MIS)

The General Aviation Workhorse

The Cessna 172 is 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.

 

The NQAC operates three Cessna 172s, both N and M models. They are almost identical to one another, and specifications are given below.

General Characteristics

Seating Capacity:

1 Pilot & 3 Passengers

Length:

8.28m

Height:

2.72m

Wingspan:

11.0m

Basic Empty Weight:

706kg

Maximum Takeoff Weight:

1088kg

Useful Load:

363kg

Endorsements:

IFR & Night VFR

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Performance Characteristics

Engine:

Lycoming O-320-D2J

Horsepower:

160BHP @ 2700 RPM

Cylinders:

Four

Propeller:

2 Blade Senesich Fixed Pitch

Take-off Safety Speed:

62 knots

Vx (Best Angle of Climb):

59 knots

Vy (Best Rate of Climb):

75 knots

Vso (Stall Speed Clean):

48 knots

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:

700 Nautical Miles

Are you ready to have some fun?

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