1976 Cessna C-172M Skyhawk

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Registration:                  N1594U

Engine:   Lycoming O-320-E2D,  160 Horse Power,  4 Cylinder,  Air and Oil Cooled,  Carbureted.

Oil Capacity:   Minimum 4 Quarts,  Maximum 8 Quarts.  Aeroshell 15W-50 or 100W.

Fuel Capacity:  One tank in each wing, 21.5 Gallons per tank, 19 Gallons "usable" per tank.   Fuel gravity feeds to the engine.

Fuel Burn at 75% Power:  8.1 Gallons per hour.

Electrical System:  12 Volt Battery,  14 Volt Alternator.

Gross Weight:  2300lb.

Empty Weight:  1435lb.

75% Power True Air Speed @ 6500' msl:  115 Knots.

Speeds:

Vso:  Landing configuration stall speed - 43 KIAS

Vx:  Best angle of climb for obstacle clearance - 60 KIAS

Vy:  Best rate of climb - 78 KIAS

Va:  Maneuvering Speed - 97 KIAS at gross weight,  decreases as weight decreases.  Used for turbulent air penetration.

Vglide:  Best Glide Speed - 65 KIAS

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