172R-01.jpgCessna Skyhawk 172R

Cessna-skyhawk-172R Appropriately enough, the first aircraft in the new Cessna singe-engine line is also the No. 1 selling aircraft of all time. Not to mention, the safest single-engine piston aircraft in general aviation, and the gold standard for training new pilots. Propelled by a fuel-injected 160-hp Lycoming power plant, this rock-solid, super stable aircraft cruises along at 142 mph, lifts 815 pounds of useful load and covers nearly 700 miles of scenery on a single tank of fuel. With 156 cubic feet of un-crowded four-passenger cabin, it won't just lift your spirits, it will elevate your soul.

  • Engine - Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A
  • Horsepower - 160 hp at 2400 RPM
  • Propeller - McCauley Two-Blade Fixed Pitch
  • Service Ceiling - 13,500 ft
  • Maximum Ramp Weight - 2457 lbs
  • Standard Empty Weight - 1639 lbs
  • Maximum Useful Load - 818 lbs
  • Fuel Capacity (Usable) - 53 gal
  • Takeoff Distance S.L. (Ground Roll) - 945 ft
  • Takeoff Distance S.L. (To Clear 50ft. Obstacle) - 1685 ft
  • Max Climb Rate S.L. - 720 fpm
  • Max Range and Endurance - 687 nm / 6.6 hrs
  • Cruise Speed (80% pwr at 8,000 ft) - 122 kts / 140 mph
  • Cruise Range and Endurance (80% pwr at 8,000 ft) - 580 nm / 4.8 hrs
  • Landing Distance (Ground Roll) - 550 ft
  • Landing Distance (To Clear 50 ft Obstacle) - 1295 ft