2005 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the 2005 Cessna 172 Skyhawk SP, listing its new price between $171,250 (standard) and $229,750 (with Garmin G1000).
  • It is powered by a 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, designed for four occupants, and has a useful load of 932 lbs.
  • Key performance metrics include a maximum ramp weight of 2558 lbs, a cruise speed of 124 knots (75% power @ 8,500 ft), and a range of 518 nautical miles at that setting.
  • The aircraft has a best rate of climb of 1225 fpm at sea level, a service ceiling of 14,000 feet, and a takeoff ground roll of 960 feet.
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New price, std. equipped: $171,250
New price, w/Garmin G1000: $229,750
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 180@2700@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 180
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: McCauley FP
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2558
Gross weight (lbs.): 2558
Landing weight (lbs.): 2550
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1626
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 932
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 577
Usable fuel (gals.): 53
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 27 ft. 2 in.
Height: 8 ft. 11 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 14.7
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.2
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 39.5
Cabin height (in.): 48
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 8,500 ft.: 124
65% power @ 8,500 ft.: 117*
55% power @ 8,500 ft.: 108*
Range @ 8,500 ft. (nm):
75% power: 518
65% power: 544*
55% power: 580*
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 10.0
65% power: 8.6
55% power: 7.3
Vso (kts.): 48
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1225
Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): 350*
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 960
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1630
Landing ground roll (ft.): 575
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1335
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, aircraft flight manual. Cessna Website and Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft.
* estimated

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