Aircraft Type:

1973 Cessna 172

Registration
Number:

N20421

Engine:

150 HP Lyc. 0-320-E2D

Maximum Gross
Weight:

2,300 Lb

Maximum Useful
Load:

866 Lb

Maximum Usable
Fuel:

38 Gallons (228 Lb)

Fuel Type:

80/87 or 100 LL

Normal Rotation
Speed:

60 Mph

Best Angle of
Climb Speed, Vx

68 Mph

Best Rate of
Climb Speed, Vy

90 Mph

Maneuvering Speed:
(@ Gross Weight)

112 Mph

Normal Landing
Speed:

65-75 Mph

Stall Speed:
(@ Max Gr Wt / Full Flaps)

40 Mph IAS

Best Glide
Speed:

80 Mph

Glide Ratio:
(Prop Windmilling, Flaps Up)

8.8:1
1.5 NM / 1000'

Altitude

RPM

Power

TAS

GPH

Endurance

2,500

2400

65%

101 Knots

7.2

5 Hours 17 Min.

5,000

2450

65%

102 Knots

7.2

5 Hours 21 Min.

7,500

2500

64%

104 Knots

7.1

5 Hours 21 Min.

10,000

2550

64%

105 Knots

7.1

5 Hours 21 Min.

12,500

2600

63%

106 Knots

7.0

5 Hours 26 Min.

Consult the Operating Handbook for flight planning.