Cessna Skyhawk SP N198PG

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Cessna Skyhawk SP N198PG is priced at $159,900.
  • Key specifications include a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine (180 hp), 53 gallons of usable fuel, a 2550 lb max ramp weight, and seating for 4.
  • Performance data shows a cruise speed ranging from 109 to 124 knots depending on altitude and power, a max range of 517-604 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 14,000 feet.
  • Other performance figures include a best rate of climb of 720 fpm, a 960 ft takeoff ground roll, and a 575 ft landing ground roll.
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Best Price: $159,900
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 180@2700@SL
Horsepower for Takeoff: 180
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel Type: 100
Propeller type/diameter (in.): McCauley FP/76
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2550
Gross weight (lbs.): 2550
Landing weight (lbs.): 2550
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1665
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 885
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 567
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 53
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 26 ft. 11 in.
Height: 8 ft. 11 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 175.5
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 14.5
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
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power @ 8,000 ft.: 124
65% power @ 12,000 ft.: 119
45% power @ 12,000 ft.: 109
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power @ 8,000 ft.: 517
65% power @ 12,000 ft.: 565
45% power @ 12,000 ft.: 604
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 10.0
65% power: 9.1
45% power: 7.9
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 5.5
Vs (kts.): 51
Vso (kts.): 48
Best rate of climb (fpm): 720
Best rate of climb, 8,000 ft. (fpm): 400*
Service ceiling (ft.): 14,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 960
Landing ground roll (ft.): 575
* estimated
Source: Cessna 172S Information Manual

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