1957 Cessna 172 Straight-Tail Skyhawk

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article details the specifications and performance of a 1957 Cessna 172 Straight-Tail Skyhawk, listed at a current price of $24,750.
  • This 4-seater aircraft features a 145 HP Continental O-300 engine, a maximum gross weight of 2200 lbs, and a usable fuel capacity of 37 gallons.
  • Key performance metrics include a 75% power cruise speed of 108 knots (124 mph), a max range of 395 nautical miles, a best rate of climb of 660 fpm, and a service ceiling of 13,300 feet.
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Price: $24,750 (current price)
Engine make/model: Continental O-300
Horsepower for takeoff: 145
TBO hrs.: 1800
Fuel Type: 100/100LL
Propeller make/type: McCauley/Fixed
Landing Gear type: Tri/Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2200
Gross weight (lbs.): 2200
Landing weight (lbs.): 2200
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1260
Usable fuel (gals.): 37
Oil capacity (qts.): 5
Wingspan: 35 ft.
Overall length: 25 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 159
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 13.8
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 15.2
Wheel size (in.): 6 in.
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 44
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 50
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 108
65% power: 101
45% power: 98
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 395
65% power: 420
45% power: 440
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 8.0
65% power: 7.5
45% power: 7.1
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 3.9
Stall speed (flaps up) (knots): 54
Stall speed (flaps down) (knots): 50
Best rate of climb (fpm): 660
Service ceiling (ft.): 13,300
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 950
Landing ground roll (ft.): 600
all specs are standard unless noted otherwise

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