Cessna 172N Aircraft Technical Data PDF

**CESSNA 172N** Engine: Avco Lycoming O-320-H2AD Engine Type: normally aspirated, direct drive, air cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 320 in^3^ displacement. Horsepower Rating: 160 rated BHP at 2700 RPM. Propeller: McCauley Accessory Division 1C160/DTM7...

**CESSNA 172N** Engine: Avco Lycoming O-320-H2AD Engine Type: normally aspirated, direct drive, air cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 320 in^3^ displacement. Horsepower Rating: 160 rated BHP at 2700 RPM. Propeller: McCauley Accessory Division 1C160/DTM7557 Propeller Type: 2 bladed, fixed pitch alloy, 74 - 75 inches in diameter Fuel: Avgas 100LL (blue) or Avgas 100 (green) Fuel Capacity: 2x21.5 gallons tanks 40 gallons usable fuel 3 gallons unusable fuel 8 Gallons per Hour Oil: 8 quarts [DIMENSIONS:] Propeller Ground Clearance: 11.75 in. Min. Ground Steering Radius: 27 ft. 5.5 in. Wingspan: 36 ft. Height: 8 ft. 9.5 in. Length: 26 ft. 11 in. Horizontal Stabilizer: 11 ft. 4 in. Wing Surface: 174 ft.^2^ Track: 8 ft. 4.5 in. Wheel Base: 65 in. Tire Pressure: 31 psi (Nose); 29 psi (Main) [WEIGHTS]: Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2300 lb./ 1043.1 kg. Maximum Landing Weight: 2300 lb./ 1043.1 kg. Baggage Area 1: 120 lb. / 54.4 kg. Baggage Area 2: 50 lb. / 22.7 kg. \*maximum weight on the baggage area should not exceed 120 lb. Standard Empty Weight: 1393 lb./ 631.7 kg Maximum Useful Load: 907 lb./ 411.3 kg Tricycle Type Landing or Conventional Type Oleo Nose Gear [SPEEDS]: V~A~: 97 Knots / Chandelles & Lazy Eights: 105 Knots / Steep Turn: 95 Knots V~FE~: 85 Knots V~NO~: 128 Knots V~NE~: 160 Knots V~S1~: 47 Knots V~S0~: 41 Knots V~X~: 59 Knots V~Y~: 73 Knots V~R~: 55 Knots V~APP~: 65 Knots V~GLIDE~: 65 Knots Maximum Windows Open Speed: 160 Knots White Arc: 41-85 Knots Green Arc: 47-128 Knots Yellow Arc: 128-160 Knots Red Line:160 Knots Maximum at Sea Level: 125 Knots Stall Speed: Flaps Up, Power Off: 50 Knots Flaps Down, Power Off: 44 Knots Crosswind Component: 15 Knots Suction Gauge: 4.5 -- 5.5 inHG / 4.0 Min Electrical System: 14V DC 60A Alternator Rate of Climb at Sea Level: 770 FPM Service Ceiling: 14,200 FT Range: 485 NM Static RPM range at full throttle (carb heat off and full mixture rich): 2280-2400 RPM Takeoff Performance: Ground Roll: 805 ft. 50 ft. Obstacle: 1440 ft. Landing Performance: Ground Roll: 520 ft. 50 ft. Obstacle: 1250 ft. Wing Loading: 13.2 lbs./ft^2^ Power Loading: 14.4 lbs./hp Normal Operating Range: 2200 -- 2700 RPM Normal Oil Temp: 100˚-245˚F; 38˚ - 118˚C Oil Pressure: Minimum: 25 psi Normal: 60-90 psi Maximum: 100: psi Flight Load Factors: Flaps Up: +3.8g, -1.52g Flaps Down: +3.0g Center of Gravity: **[EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:]** [ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF] Throttle: Idle Brakes: Apply Wing flaps: Retract Mixture: Idle cut-off Ignition and Master Switch: Off [ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE OFF ] Airspeed: 65 Knots Mixture: Idle cut-off Fuel Selector Valve: Off Ignition: Off Wing Flaps: As required Master Switch: Off [ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT ] Airspeed: 65 Knots Carb Heat: On Fuel Selector Valve: On Mixture: Rich Ignition: both; if engine stopped, turn on start Primer: In and locked [EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER ] Airspeed: 65 Knots Mixture: Idle Cut-off Fuel Selector Valve: Off Ignition: Off Wing Flaps: as required Master Switch: Off Doors: Unlatched prior to touchdown Touchdown: Slightly tail low Brakes: Apply heavily [ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND] Cranking: Continue If engine starts Power: 1700 for a few minutes Engine: Shutdown and inspect If engine Fails to start Throttle: Full Open Mixture: Idle Cut-off Cranking: Continue Fire Extinguisher: Obtain Engine Secure: Master Switch: Off Ignition: Off Fuel Selector Valve: Off Fire: Extinguish Fire Damage: Inspect [ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT] Mixture: Idle Cut-off Fuel Selector Valve: Off Master Switch: Off Cabin Heat and Air: Off Airspeed: 100 Knots Force Landing Execute [ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT ] Master Switch: Off Avionics Power Switch: Off All other switches except Ignition: off Vents; Cabin Air; Heat: Closed Fire Extinguisher: Activate \*if fire appears out Master Switch: On Circuit Breakers: Check Radio Switches: Off Avionics Power Switch: On Radio/Electrical Switches: On one at a time Vents/Cabin Air/Heat: Open [CABIN FIRE ] Master Switch: Off Vents/Cabin Air/Heat: Off Fire Extinguisher: Activate (if available) \*WARNING After discharging an extinguisher in a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage [WING FIRE] Navigation Lights: Off Strobe Light: Off Pitot Heat: Off NOTE: Perform a side slip to keep flames away from fuel tank and cabin. Land as soon as possible with flaps retracted PREPARED BY: CARL DAVID