Cessna Skyhawk 172N 1980 Quick setup guide

INFORMATION

MANUAL

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MODEL

172N

SKYHAwK

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NOTICE

AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, THIS INFOR-

MATION MANUAL WAS AN EXACT DUPLI-'

CATE OF THE OFFICIAL PILOT'S OPERAT-

ING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED

AIRPLANE FI.IGHT MANUAL AND !S TO BE

USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES ONLY.

IT WILL NOT BE KEPT iunRENT AND,

THEREFORE; CANNOT BE USED AS A

SUBSTITUTE FOR THE OFFICIAL PILOT'S

OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA

APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL

INTENDED FOR OPERATION OF THE AIR.

PLAN E.

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

1 JULY 1979

PERFORMANCE.

SPECIFICATIONS CESSNA

MODEL 172N

PERFORMANCE . SPECI FICATIONS

SPEED:

Maximum at Sea Level 125 KNOTS

Cruise, 757o Power at 8000 Ft . 122 KNOTS

CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine

start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve.

75Vo Power at 8000 Ft . Range

40 Gallons Usable Fuel Time

75Vo Power at 8000 Ft . Range

SERVICE CEILING 14,200 FT

TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:

Obstacle

Ground RoII ' 520 FT

50 Gallons Usable Fuel

Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft

40 Gallons Usable FueI

Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft

50 GaIIons Usable Fuel

RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL

Time

Range

Time

Range

Time

455 NM

3.8 HRS

600NM

5.0 HRS

575 NM

6.1HRS

750 NM

7.9 HRS

770 FPM

775 FT

1390 FT

1250 FT

50 KNOTS

44 KNOTS

2307 LBS

23OO LBS

Ground RoII

Total Distance Over 50-Ft

LANDING PERFORMANCE:

Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle

STALL SPEED (CAS):

Flaps Up, Power Off

Flaps Down, Power Off

MAXIMUM WEIGHT:

Ramp

Takeoff or Landing

STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:

Skyhawk

Skyhawk II

MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD:

Skyhawk

Skyhawk II

BAGGAGE ALLOWAI\iCb

WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Ft

POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP

FUEL CAPACITY: Total

Standard Tanks

Long Range Tanks

OIL CAPACITY

ENGINE: Avco Lycoming

160 BHP at 2700 RPM

1403

1430 LBS

LBS

904 LBS

877 LBS

120 LBS

13.2

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43 GAL.

54 GAL.

6 QTS

o-320-HzAD

PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter 75 IN.

The above performance figures are based on the indicateq weig-hts, standa-rd atmospheric

conditions] level hard-suiface dry runways, and no wind. They are calcufated values

derived from flight tests conducded by the Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully

document€d conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and numerous factors

affecting flight performance.

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INFORMATION MANUAL

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

19BO MODEL 172N

coPYRtcHT o 1979'

CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

W]CHITA, KANSAS, USA

THE REPRINTING OF THIS MANUAL INCORPO-

RATES INFORMATION ISSUED IN REVISION 1

DATED 15 NOVEMBER 1979 FROM THE PILOT'S

OPERATINC HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED

AIRPLANE FLICHT MANUAL.

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MODEL 172N

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

SECTION 1

GENERAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Three View L-z

Introduction I-3

Descriptive Data 1-3

Engine 1-3

Propeller 1-3

Fuel 1-3

oil 1-4

Maximum Certificated Weights 1-5

Standard Airplane Weights 1-5

Cabin And Entry Dimensions 1-5

Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions 1-5

Specific Loadings 1-5

S5rmbols, Abbreviations And Terminology 1-6

General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols 1-6

Meteorological Terminology . 1-6

Engine Power Terminology l-7

Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terrninology t-7

Weight And Balance Terminology 1-8

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

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CESSNA

MODEL 172N

Figure 1-1. Three View

9 t/2" t AX

NOTES:

l. Wing span shown with slrobe lights

installed.

2. Maximum h€ighl shown wilh nose

gEar depre$ed, all tires and nose

srut properlv in{lated. and flashing

beacon rnstalled,

Whel ba* length as 65".

Prorller qround clearance is 1 1 3/4".

Wing area is 174 square fet.

Minimum turning radiua ( *pivot poinr

to outboard wing tip) is27'-5 112".

1 July 1979

CESSNA

MODEL 172N SECTION 1

GENERAL

INTRODUCTION

This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required

to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental

data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.

Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It

also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and

terminology commonly used.

DESCRIPTIVE DATA

ENGINE -.f

Number of Engines: 1. ,! '$ |

Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming. ,

Engine Model Number: O-320-H2AD.

Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-

opposed, carburetor eguipped, four-cylinder engine with 320 cu. in.

displacement.

Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP at ZZ00 RpM.

PROPELLER

Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.

Propeller Model Number: 1C160/DTM7557.

Number of Blades: 2.

Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 75 inches.

Minimum: 74 inches.

Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.

FUEL

Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):

100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).

100 (Formerly 100/ 130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).

NOTE

Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether

rnay be added to the fuel supply. Additive concentrations

shall not exceed lo/o for isopropyl alcohol or .157r for

ethylene glycol monomethS,zl ether. Refer to Section 8 for

additional information.

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

Fuel Capacity:

Standard Tanks:

Total Capacity: 43 gallons.

Total Capacity Each Tank 21.5 gallons.

Total Usable: 40 gallons.

Long Range Tanks:

Total Capacity: 54 gallons.

Total Capacity Each Tank:. 27 gallons.

Total Usable: 50 gallons. NOTE

To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling and

minimize cross-feeding when parked on a sloping surface,

place the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT

Position.

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Oil Grade (Specification):

MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: The airplane was delivered from

the factory with SAE 20W-50 ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil.

Ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil must be used for all operat-

ing conditions. NOTE

Use a minimtrr, of.75Vo power for cruise during the first 50

hours of operation or until oil consumption stabilizes'

Service the engine oil system with aviation ashless dis-

persant oil only.

Required Viscosity for Temperature Range:

MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant OiI:

SAE 20W-50 or SAE 15W-50 for all temperatures.

NOTE

If multi-viscosity ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil is

not available, the following ashless dispersant aircraft

engine oil may be used.

SAE 50 above 60'F (16'C).

SAE 40 between 30"F (-1"C) and 90oF (32'C).

SAE 30 between OoF (-18'C) and 70oF (21'C).

SAE 20W-30 below 0"F (-18'C) to 70oF (21oC).

OiI Capacity:

Sump: 6 Quarts.

Total: 7 Quarts (if oil filter installed).

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CESSNA

MODEL 172N

1 July 1979

Revision 1 - 15 November 1979

CESSNA

MODEL 172N SECTION 1

GENERAL

MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS

Ramp, Normal Category: 2307 lbs.

Utility Category: 2007 lbs.

Takeoff, Normal Category: 2300 lbs.

Utility Category: 2000 lbs.

Landing, Normal Category: 2300 lbs.

Utility Category: 2000 lbs.

Weight in Baggage Compartment, Normal Category:

Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child's seat) - Station 82 to 108: 120

lbs. See note below.

Baggage Area 2 - Station 108 to 142: 50 lbs. See note below.

NOTE

The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage

areas 1 and 2 is 120 lbs.

Weight in Baggage Compartment. Utility Category: In this category, the

baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied.

STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS

Standard Empty Weight, Skyhawk: 1403 lbs.

Skyhawk II: 1430 lbs.

Maximum Useful Load: Normal Category Utility Category

Skyhawk: 904 lbs. 604 lbs.

Skyhawk II: 877 lbs. 577 lbs.

CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS

Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are

illustrated in Section 6.

BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS

Dimensions of the baggage area and baggage door opening are

illustrated in detail in Section 6.

SPECIFIC LOADINGS

Wing Loading: 13.2 lbs./sq. ft.

Power Loading: 14.4 Ibs./hP.

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