Cessna 172N - N3484E

 

Performance & Specifications - 1978 Cessna 172N

Radios:
KMA 24 Audio Panel
Trimble GPS (VFR)
KX 170B
Nav/Comm
Cessna RT 385A Nav/Comm
Cessna RT-359A Transponder
 
Speed @ 75% power and 8000 ft 122 KTAS
Horsepower at 2,700 RPM 160 HP
Engine Avco Lycoming O-320 H2AD
normally aspirated, direct drive, air cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped, four cylinder engine w/ 320 cu.in. displacement.
Fuel Capacity (Usable) 40 US. GAL.
Range @ 75% power @ 8,000 ft. 485 NM
Endurance @ 75% power @ 8,000 ft. 4 hours 2 minutes
Fuel Burn @ 75% power 8.4 GPH
Useful Load  781.3 lbs
Payload (with full fuel) 541.3 lbs
Empty Weight 1,518.7 lbs @ ARM 38.85
Maximum Take-Off Weight 2,300 lbs
Service Ceiling 14,200 FT
Seating 4
Key Airspeeds:  
Best Glide 65 KIAS
Vy @ 6,000 ft 70 KIAS
Vx @ 6,000 ft  60 KIAS
Va @ 2,300 lbs 97 KIAS
Va @ 1,950 lbs 89 KIAS
Va @ 1,600 lbs 80 KIAS