Aircraft Performance Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fuel capacity (total and usable) of the Cessna 172?
A
Total: 56.0 U.S. gallons (28.0 per tank)
Usable: 53.0 U.S. gallons (26.5 per tank)
2
Q
What fuel grades are usable in the Cessna 172?
A
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (blue)
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (green)
3
Q
What is the range of the Cessna 172?
A
640 nm
4
Q
What is the amount of runway required for a “normal” takeoff?
A
1,630 feet
5
Q
What is the useful load?
A
917 pounds
6
Q
What is the fuel burn rate?
A
9 U.S. Gallons per hour
7
Q
What amount of runway is needed for a “normal” landing?
A
1,250 feet
8
Q
What speed produces the longest glide in an engine out situation? What is the approximate glide ratio of the Cessna 172SP?
A
68 KIAS.
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