Cessna 1997 172R Skyhawk

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, a four-seat aircraft powered by a 160 horsepower Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine.
Key capacity metrics include a useful load of 857 lbs, a fuel capacity of 53 gallons, and a baggage capacity of 120 lbs.
Performance highlights include a cruise speed of 122 knots (at 75% power) and a maximum range of 615 nautical miles (at 65% power with reserve).
The aircraft has a service ceiling of 13,500 feet, a best rate of climb of 720 fpm, and short field capabilities with a 945 ft takeoff ground roll and a 550 ft landing ground roll.

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Cessna 1997 172R Skyhawk

Engine make/model:

Lyc. IO-360-L2A

Horsepower:

160

TBO hrs.:

2200

Propeller:

Fixed

Landing gear type:

Tri/Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

2457

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1600

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

857

Fuel (gals.):

53

Wingspan:

36 ft.

Overall length:

26 ft. 11 in.

Height:

8 ft. 11 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

175.5

Seating capacity:

4

Cabin width (in.):

39.5

Cabin height (in.):

48

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

120

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

122

65% power:

116

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

580

65% power:

615

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

9.2

65% power:

8.1

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

5 hrs. 30 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

47

Best rate of climb (fpm):

720

Service ceiling (ft.):

13,500

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

945

Landing ground roll (ft.):

550