Cessna 172N Performance
| Modification | Cessna 172N |
| Wing span, m | 10.97 |
| Aircraft length, m | 8 |
| Airplane height, m | 2.7 |
| Wing surface area, m2 | 16.30 |
| Aircraft empty weight, kg | 649 кг |
| Max gross takeoff weight | 1035 кг |
| Engine type | 1 Lycoming O320H2AD |
| Power, hp | 160 |
| Max speed, km/h | 232 |
| Cruise speed, km/h | 226 |
| Economic speed, km/h | 213 |
| Operational range, km | 1166 |
| Max climb capability, m/min | 235 |
| Service ceiling, m | 4328 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Useful load: | 3 passangers + cargo |
| Fuel used: | 100LL (AVGAS) |
| Max amount of fuel: | 43 U.S Gallons (162 litres) |
| Average flight duration: | 4.3 hour |
| Oil used:: | Aeroshell 50215 |
Speed/ Consumption
| Pressure Alt | RPM | 20° BELOW ISA KTAS/GPH |
ISA TEMP KTAS/GPH |
20° ABOVE ISA KTAS/GPH |
| 2000 | 2400 2300 2200 2100 |
111/8.0 106/7.1 101/6.3 95/5.8 |
111/7.5 105/6.7 100/6.1 94/5.6 |
110/7.1 105/6.3 99/5.8 93/5.4 |
| 4000 | 2400 2300 2200 2100 |
111/7.6 105/6.8 100/6.1 94/5.6 |
110/7.1 105/6.4 99/5.9 93/5.5 |
109/6.7 104/6.1 98/5.7 92/5.3 |
| 6000 | 2500 2400 2300 2200 |
116/8.1 110/7.2 105/6.5 99/5.9 |
115/7.6 109/6.8 104/6.2 98/5.7 |
114/7.1 109/6.4 103/5.9 97/5.5 |
| 8000 | 2600 2500 2400 2300 |
120/8.6 115/7.7 110/6.9 104/6.2 |
120/8.0 114/7.2 109/6.5 103/6.0 |
119/7.5 113/6.8 108/6.2 102/5.8 |
1 KTAS = 1.852 km/h
1 GPH = 3.79 litres
Speed table
Takeoff:
Normal Climb Out - 70-80 KIAS (129 - 148 km/h)
Short Field Takeoff, Flaps UP, Speed at 50 Feet - 59 KIAS (109 km/h)
Enroute Climb:
Normal - 75-85 KIAS (138 - 157 km/h)
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level - 73 KIAS (135 km/h)
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level - 59 KIAS (109 km/h)
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach, Flaps Up - 60-70 KIAS (110-129 km/h)
Normal Approach, Flaps 40° - 55-65 KIAS (101-120 km/h)
Short Field Approach, Flaps 40° - 60 KIAS (111 km/h)
Go-around:
Maximum Power, Flaps 20° - 55 KIAS (101 km/h)
Maximum Crosswind:
Takeoff - 15 knots (7.7 m/s)
Landing - 15 knots (7.7 m/s)
Normal Climb Out - 70-80 KIAS (129 - 148 km/h)
Short Field Takeoff, Flaps UP, Speed at 50 Feet - 59 KIAS (109 km/h)
Enroute Climb:
Normal - 75-85 KIAS (138 - 157 km/h)
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level - 73 KIAS (135 km/h)
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level - 59 KIAS (109 km/h)
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach, Flaps Up - 60-70 KIAS (110-129 km/h)
Normal Approach, Flaps 40° - 55-65 KIAS (101-120 km/h)
Short Field Approach, Flaps 40° - 60 KIAS (111 km/h)
Go-around:
Maximum Power, Flaps 20° - 55 KIAS (101 km/h)
Maximum Crosswind:
Takeoff - 15 knots (7.7 m/s)
Landing - 15 knots (7.7 m/s)
| SPEED | KIAS | KM/H | REMARKS | |
| Vne | Never Exceed Speed | 160 | 296 | Do not exceed this speed in any operation |
| Vno | Maximum Structural Cruising Speed |
128 | 237 | Do not exceed this speed expect in smooth air |
| Va | Maneuvering Speed: 2300 Pounds 1950 Pounds 1600 Pounds |
97 89 80 |
180 165 148 |
Do not make full or abrupt contorl movements above this speed |
| Vfe | Maximum Flap Extended Speed: | 85 | 157 | Do not exceed this speed with flaps down |
White Arc: 41 - 85 (76 - 157 km/h) Full Flap Operating Range. Lower limit is maximum weight Vso in landing configuration. Upper limit is maximum speed permissible with flaps extended.
Green Arc: 47 - 128 (87 - 237 km/h) Normal Operating Range. Lower limit is maximum weight Vg at most forward C.G. with flaps retracted. Upper limit is maximum structural cruising speed.
Yellow Arc: 128 - 160 (200 - 296 km/h) Operations must be conducted with caution and only in smooth air
Red Line: 160 (296 km/h) Maximum speed for all operations
