Premier Edition 172

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Premier 172 aircraft is powered by a 135-horsepower Continental CD-135 turbodiesel engine, utilizing a three-blade, constant-speed MT composite propeller.
  • It achieves a cruise speed of 129 knots at 10,000 feet and has a sea level rate of climb of 690 feet per minute.
  • Takeoff performance includes an 869-foot ground roll and 1794 feet to clear a 50-foot obstacle.
  • The aircraft boasts a fuel burn of 6.2 gallons per hour (85% power) using Jet A fuel, providing a range of 898 nautical miles (55% power at 10,000 feet) with 44 gallons usable fuel.
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Premier 172
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Continental CD-135 turbodiesel
Horsepower: 135
Propeller: MT composite, three blade, constant speed
Cruise Speed (kts.): 129 (10,000 feet)
Takeoff Ground Roll (ft.): 869
Takeoff Over 50-Foot Obstacle (ft.): 1794
Rate Of Climb, Sea Level (fpm): 690
Fuel Burn (gph, 85% power): 6.2
Range (standard tanks): 44 gallons usable Jet A
55% power at 10,000 feet (nm): 898

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