2008 Cessna Skyhawk 172R

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The article presents the specifications for the 2008 Cessna Skyhawk 172R, noting a new price of $219,500.
It is powered by a 160 hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, features a 75-inch, 2-blade propeller, and has a seating capacity for four.
Key structural and weight specifications include a gross weight of 2450 lbs, a useful load of 751 lbs, and a wingspan of 36 ft 1 in.
Performance metrics include a cruise speed of up to 122 knots (80% power), a range of up to 687 nautical miles (60% power), a service ceiling of 13,500 feet, and a takeoff ground roll of 945 feet.

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2008 Cessna Skyhawk 172R

New price:

$219,500

Engine make/model:

Lycoming IO-360-L2A

Horsepower@altitude:

160@SL

TBO hrs.:

2000

Fuel type:

100/100LL

Propeller type:

75-inch, 2-blade FP

Landing gear type:

Tri./Fixed

Max ramp weight (lbs.):

2457

Gross weight (lbs.):

2450

Landing weight (lbs.):

2450

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1699

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

751

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

433

Usable fuel, std. (gals.):

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.):

14.1

Power loading (lbs./hp):

15.4

Wheel size (in.):

6.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

39.5

Cabin height (in.):

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

80% power:

122

60% power:

111*

Range (nm):

80% power:

580

60% power:

687

Fuel consumption (gph):

80% power:

9.4

60% power:

7.1

VS_o (kts.):

Best rate of climb, SL (fpm):

720

Service ceiling (ft.):

13,500

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

945

Takeoff over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

1685

Landing ground roll (ft.):

550

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

1295

* Estimated

Source: Cessna Aircraft