1976 Cessna C-172M Skyhawk
Cessna Pilot Operating Handbook Link
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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