1972 C172M Flashcards
V1 for C172M
60-65
V2 for C172M
80
Vr for C172M
55
Vno for C172M
128
Vglide for C172M
80-65
Approach to land for C172M
55-65
Vx for C172M
64
Vy for C172M
78
Vso for C172M
41
Vs for C172M
47
Vfe for C172M
85
Va for C172M
80-97
Vne for C172M
160
Max Crosswind Component for C172M
15kts
Nosewheel turning limits for C172M
10 degrees
Wing Loading for C172M
13.2 lbs/sq.ft
Power Loading for C172M
15.3 lbs/hp.
Manuever Limits for C172M
60 Degrees Bank Angle
Manuevers Available for C172M
Chandelles (Entrance speed 105kts),
Lazy Eights (Entrance speed 105kts),
Steep Turns (Entrance speeds 95kts),
Spins (Entrance speed slow deceleration),
Stalls (Entrance speed slow deceleration)
Load Factor for C172M
(Flaps Up) +3.8G, -1.52G
(Flaps Down) +3.0G
Load Factor Utility Category for C172M
(Flaps Up) +4.4G, -1.76G
(Flaps Down) +3.0G
Icing Conditions for C172M
Flying into icing conditions for C172M is prohibited
Hydraulics for C172M
Cessnas use breaks independently controlled using toe breaks using differential pressure. When pressure is applied, it compresses hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder which pressurizes the lines and closes the brake clippers
Cruise Speed for C172M
119kts
Ceiling for C172M
13,100’
Range for C172M
435NM
Wing Span of C172M
36’
Length of C172M
26’ 11”
Height of C172M
8’ - 9’ 6”
Type of Landing gear of C172M
Fixed Gear Landing
Aircraft Type of C172M
High Wing Fixed Gear Single Piston Engine
Propeller Type of C172M
Fixed Pitch Propeller: 2 blades,
Propeller Lengths 74”-75”
Electrical System of C172M
14 Volt Alternator, 12 Volt Battery, 60 amp Alternator
C172M Engine Type
Lycoming 0-320-E2D
Lycoming 0-320-E2D Explained
Max 2700 RPM
150HP
Single Piston Engine, Horizontally Opposed, Normally-Aspirated, Direct-Drive, Air cooled, Carburetor Equipped, Four Cylinder engine, 320 cu. in displacement, Four stroke system
Fuel of C172M
42 Gallon Capacity (38 Usable)
Fuel vent on left wing
Normal fuel 80/87 AVGAS. Alternate Fuels 100/130 AVGAS (Max lead 2 cc per gal), 100/130 Aviation Fuel (Max lead 4.6 cc per gal), and 100LL
Gravity fuel system, updraft carburetor
21.5 Per tank (19 Usable)
Oil for C172M and Oil requirements of C172M
- Usable Oil range 6-8 qts
- Max Oil temp and pressure (118 Temp, 25-100 PSI)
- Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil
- Wet stump Oil System
Maximum Baggage of C172M
120 lbs (area 1), 50 lbs (area 2)
Maximum gross weight of C172M
2300lbs
Maximum Allowable Weight of C172M
Front: 400lbs,
Rear: 400 lbs,
Luggage: 120 lbs
Maximum Takeoff/Landing Weight of C172M
2300 lbs
Maximum Takeoff/Landing Weight Utility Category of C172M
2000 lbs
Maximum Useful Load of C172M
965 lbs
Maximum Useful load of C172M with full fuel
713 lbs
Max CG forward and Aft of C172M
35” Forward, 40.5” Aft
Maximum Payload of C172M
870 lbs
Empty Weight and Moment of C172M
- 1392 lbs
- 54600 Moment
Direct Drive Defined
Direct drive means that the propeller is bolted to, and turns at the same speed as, the crankshaft. No reduction gearing is used.
Normally Aspirated Defined
internal combustion engine in which air intake depends solely on atmospheric pressure and does not have forced induction through a turbocharger or a supercharger.
Wet Sump vs Dry Sump
Wet Sump, fuel sump is attached to engine
Dry Sump, Fuel sump is external of the engine