2008 Cessna Skyhawk 172R

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Key Takeaways:

  • The document details the specifications and performance of the 2008 Cessna Skyhawk 172R, priced new at $219,500.
  • It is a four-seat aircraft powered by a 160 hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, using 100/100LL fuel, with a 2000-hour TBO.
  • Key dimensions include a 36 ft 1 in wingspan, an empty weight of 1699 lbs, and a useful load of 751 lbs.
  • Performance highlights include a cruise speed of 122 knots (at 80% power) with a 580 nm range, a service ceiling of 13,500 ft, and a takeoff ground roll of 945 ft.
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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.): 53
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: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 39.5
Cabin height (in.): 48
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
VSo (kts.): 47
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

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