C-172m Plane Specifics

Question 1

What type of engine do we have?
(LCHAND1234)
O-320-E2D

Answer 1

Lycoming
Carbureted
Horizontally opposed
Air cooled
Normally aspirated
Directly driven
160 horsepower
2700 max rpm
320 cubic inches
4 cylinders

Question 2

What type of propeller do we have?

Answer 2

McCauley, 75 inches (74 minimum), fixed pitch

Question 3

How much fuel do we have?

Answer 3

42 gallons total (21 each tank), but 38 g usable.

Question 4

What is the oil capacity?

Answer 4

Total 9 quarts, measured 8 quarts, minimum 5 quarts.

Question 5

What are the speed limitations?
(V speeds)
(KIAS)

Answer 5

Vne - 158
Vno - 126
Vfe, top of white arc - 85
Va - (calculate!!!) ~ 97
Vr - 48
Vx - 70
Vy - 79
Short field prior to 50 foot obstacle - 65
Vg - 65
Vs- 41
Vso- 36

Question 6

How do we turn while taxiing and what is the radius?

Answer 6

A spring-loaded steering bungee is activated by pushing the rudder pedals. This turns the nose wheel. 10 degree without brakes and 30 degree with brakes.

Question 7

What type of flaps do we have?

Answer 7

Single-slotted electrically driven flaps. Electrical motor is in the right wing.
(See PHAK 6-8 for understanding type of flap)

Question 8

What type of landing gear system do we have?

Answer 8

Tricycle
1 oleo (air/oil) steerable nose strut
2 tubular spring-steel main landing gear. Equipped with hydraulically actuated singledisc-type brakes.

Question 9

What is the maximum oil temperature and pressure ranges?

Answer 9

Temp
Min is 38 Celsius (100 F)
max is 118 Celsius (245 F)
PSI
Idling - 25
Normal ops - 60-90
Max - 100

Question 10

How much electrical power do we have?

Answer 10

Our electrical power is provided by a direct current, engine-driven 60 amp alternator. Giving us 14 volt system.
We have a 12 volt, 25amp hour battery.