Cessna 172 - FACTS Flashcards
What is the Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is an American four-seat, single-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft made by the Cessna Aircraft Company.
When was the Cessna’s first flight
12th June 1955
what is a major fact surrounding the Cessna 172
more 172s have been built than any other aircraft.
How many Cessnas have been built since 1956 as of 1956
more than 44,000
What is the National Origin if the Cessna 172
America
What is the unit cost
£238,000
What record was the Cessna 172 used for in 1958
world record for flight endurance; the record still stands. (64 days, 22 Days)
Which two men set the record for endurance in the Cessna
Robert Timm and John Cook
Robert Timm and John Cook took off from where to set the record in 1958
McCarran Airfield in Las Vegas, Nevada
What was the reason for the record set by Robert Timm and John Cook
The flight was part of a fund-raising effort for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund
how did Robert Timm and John Cook eat during there record breaking flight
Food and water were transferred by matching speeds with a chase car on a straight stretch of road in the desert and hoisting the supplies aboard with a rope and bucket
How was the Cessna 172 used for Military purposes
A variant of the 172, the T-41 Mescalero was used as a trainer with the United States Air Force and Army. In addition, the United States Border Patrol uses a fleet of 172s for aerial surveillance along the Mexico-US border.
how did the Irish Air Corps us the Cessna 172
The Irish Air Corps uses the Reims version for aerial surveillance and monitoring of cash, prisoner and explosive escorts, in addition to army cooperation and pilot training roles.
Which Boxer died in a Cessna 172
On August 31, 1969, American professional boxer Rocky Marciano was killed when the Cessna 172 in which he was a passenger crashed on approach to an airfield outside Newton, Iowa
What is the Crew Capacity
1
What is the Passenger Capacity
3
What is the Length
27 feet
What is the Wingspan
36 Feet
What is the height
8 ft
What is the maximum take off Weight
2,450 ib
What is the Fuel Capacity
56 US Gallons
How many Propellers
2
What is the cruise Speed
122 knots
Never exceed speed
163 Knots
Range
696 n.miles
Maximum altitude
13,500
What was the Cessna 172 based on when it was first built
Cessna 170 taildrager
What is the Propulsion
1 Piston Engine
What is the Engine model
Lycoming IO-360-L2A
What is the rate of climb
172 ft per min
Empty weight
1,662 pounds
ICAO code
C172
How many seats
4
What was happening with the company Cessna in the 1970’s
The boom in demand for Cessna manufactured aircraft was so comprehensive that by mid-1970s Cessna had manufactured 100,000 single engine airplanes
