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1958 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
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| Base/used Price: | $24,000 | |
| Engine make/model: | Continental O-300A | |
| Horsepower@altitude: | 145@SL | |
| Horsepower on takeoff: | 145 | |
| TBO hrs.: | 1800 | |
| Fuel type: | 80/100/100LL | |
| Propeller type: | Fixed pitch | |
| Landing gear type: | Tri./Fixed | |
| Max ramp weight (lbs.): | 2200 | |
| Gross weight (lbs.): | 2200 | |
| Landing weight (lbs.): | 2200 | |
| Empty weight, std. (lbs.): | 1260 | |
| Usable load, std. (lbs.): | 940 | |
| Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): | 688 | |
| Usable fuel, std. (gals.): | 42 | |
| Oil capacity (qts.): | 8 | |
| Wingspan: | 36 ft. | |
| Overall length: | 25 ft. | |
| Height: | 8 ft. 5 in. | |
| Wing area (sq. ft.): | 174 | |
| Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): | 12.6 | |
| Power loading (lbs./hp.): | 15.2 | |
| Wheel size (in.): | 6.00 x 6 | |
| Seating capacity: | 4 | |
| Cabin doors: | 2 | |
| Cabin width (in.): | 40 | |
| Cabin height (in.): | 45 | |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Cruise speed (kts.): | ||
| 75% power: | 108 | |
| Fuel consumption (gph): | 8 | |
| Vso (kts): | 50 | |
| Best rate of climb, SL (fpm): | 660 | |
| Best rate of climb, 8000 ft.(fpm): | 380* | |
| Service ceiling (ft.): | 13,300 | |
| Takeoff ground roll (ft.): | 950 | |
| Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1650 | |
| Landing ground roll (ft.): | 600 | |
| Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): | 1115 | |
| * estimated | ||
| Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft | ||
1958 Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Key Takeaways:
- The article provides detailed specifications for the 1958 Cessna 172 Skyhawk, noting a base/used price of $24,000.
- Key performance data includes a 145 HP Continental O-300A engine, a 108-knot cruise speed at 75% power, 8 gph fuel consumption, and a 4-seat capacity.
- It highlights the aircraft's dimensions, weights (2200 lbs gross weight, 940 lbs usable load), and flight performance metrics such as service ceiling and takeoff/landing distances.
- The Cessna 172 is positioned as one of the best deals available in the used aircraft market.
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