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Cessna 172 to 172M Skyhawk
This page covers the 172, 172A to 172M, from the first Skyhawks to the 172M. The engine is a Continental O-300 of 145 hp up to the 172H, then a Lycoming O-320-E2D of 150 hp. Maximum weight rose from 2,200 to 2,300 pounds and usable fuel is 36 to 39 gallons across the group, so the weight and fuel here are those of the 172M. Length, height and tail span are the same in the handbooks of the 172K, 172M and 172P. Wingspan, speed, range and ceiling are left blank, because the handbooks differ or only one copy was found.
- Seats
- About 4
- Engines
- One piston engine in the nose: Continental O-300-A, -B, -C or -D (145 hp) and Lycoming O-320-E2D (150 hp)
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,300 lb (1,043 kg)
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Specifications
| Length | 26 ft 11 in (8.20 m) |
|---|---|
| Height | 8 ft 10 in (2.68 m) |
| Fuselage width | 3 ft 11 in (1.20 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 40 US gal (144 L) |
| Status | In service |
| Type codes | ICAO C172 |
Private aircraft show specs only. No flight data is shown for them.
Sources
- FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A12, Cessna 172 series
- Cessna Model 172M Skyhawk Owner's Manual (copy hosted by mach5aviation.com)
- Cessna Model 172K Skyhawk Owner's Manual, 1970 (copy hosted by befa.org)
- Cessna Model 172P Pilot's Operating Handbook (copy hosted by txwg.cap.gov, Civil Air Patrol)
- ICAO Doc 8643, Aircraft Type Designators