The Cessna 172 is the most successful mass produced light aircraft in history. The Cessna 172 Specs are full of history and most pilots, professional or recreational, know the Cessna name and the legacy of the Cessna 172 aircraft. It is a story that rises to the top of aviation events and history.

From 1955 to 1967 the Cessna 172 was powered by the six cylinder Continental O-300. At that time the engine was replaced with the four cylinder Lycoming O-320. The Skyhawk went through many developments in terms of aerofoil redesign. Over the years many options were added including higher horsepower for the single engine plane. The total Cessna 172 Specs include the production of over 42,500 aircraft, making its mark in aviation history for all ages. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk still remains in production today.

Cessna 172 Specifications:

Speeds:
Stall speed, flaps down, power off : 33
Stall speed, flaps up, power off : 44
Best angle of climb (most altitude over time) : 60
Best rate of climb (most distance over time) : 76
Normal takeoff rotation speed (add 5kts for cross-wind) : 55
Best glide speed : 65
Maximum flaps extended speed : 85
Manuevering speed : 99
Maximum structural cruising speed (yellow) : 127
Never exceed speed (redline) : 158
Normal climb : 70-80

Normal approach +5 kts to speed range for no flaps : 60-70
Short-field takeoff climb (10o flaps) : 56
Short-field approach (30o flaps) : 61
Knots true airspeed @ 75% power [for estimation purposes only] : 110
MPH true airspeed @ 75% power [for estimation purposes only] : 127
Maximum cross-wind component (knots) : 15

Fuel and Oil :
Fuel capacity – gallons : 43
Usable fuel capacity : 40
Fuel grade : 100LL
Maximum endurance (hours @ 75% power) : 3.8
Rule-of-thumb fuel burn per hour [for estimation purposes only] : 9
Oil grade (quarts - Aero Shell) : 15w50
Oil capacity : 7

Minimum safe oil level : 5

Weights :
Maximum weight (pounds) : 2400
Empty weight : 1454
Useful load with no fuel : 953
Useful load with full fuel : 695
Maximum baggage : 120