2018 Turbodiesel Cessna 172 JT-A

Specifications

The plane we flew for this report was the first factory production model and was outfitted with the standard Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite. Optional equipment included the Garmin FlightStream connected cockpit solution and SurfaceWatch and factory air conditioning.


Base Price: $438,000

Price as tested: approx. $465,000

Main Construction: Metal

Engine: Continental CD-155

Horsepower: 155

Propeller: MT, 3-blade, composite, constant speed, 75" diameter

Avionics: Garmin G1000 NXi

Landing Gear: Fixed

Seats: 4

Doors: 2

Empty Weight: 1,780 lb

Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2,550 lb

Payload (Full Fuel): 473 lb

Useful Load: 772 lb

Fuel Capacity: 45 gallons usable

Wingspan: 36 ft 1 in

Length: 27 ft 2 in

Height: 8 ft 11 in

Cabin Width: 40 in

Maximum Climb Rate: 767 fpm

Top Cruise Speed: 134 ktas

Service Ceiling: 18,000 ft

Maximum Range: 968 nm

Stall, Landing Configuration: 48 kts

Takeoff Distance/Ground Roll: 1,320 ft/844 ft

Landing Distance/Ground Roll: 1,335 ft/575 ft

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