XX. C172 Systems and Limitations

Question 1

Max HP in the Cessna 172S

Answer 1

180HP at 2700RPM

Question 2

Max GTW in the C172S

Answer 2

Normal: 2,550 LBS
Utility: 2,200 LBS

Question 3

Max Ramp Weight in the C172S

Answer 3

2,558 LBS

Question 4

VSO in the C172S

Answer 4

40KIAS
Stall speed in the landing config (Bottom White)

Question 5

VS in the C172S

Answer 5

48KIAS
Stall speed in the clean config (Bottom green)

Question 6

VX in the C172S

Answer 6

62KIAS
Best Angle of Climb Speed

Question 7

VY in the C172S

Answer 7

74KIAS
Best Rate of Climb Speed

Question 8

VA in the C172S

Answer 8

90KIAS @ 1,900lbs
105KIAS @ 2,550lbs
Maneuvering Speed

Question 9

VR in the C172S

Answer 9

55KIAS
Rotation Speed

Question 10

VFE 10º in the C172S

Answer 10

110KIAS
Max Flap Extension Speed with 10º of Flaps

Question 11

VFE 20-30º in the C172S

Answer 11

85KIAS
Max Flap Extension Speed with 20-30º Flaps (Top of White)

Question 12

VNO in C172S

Answer 12

129KIAS
Maximum structural cruise speed (Top of Green)

Question 13

VNE in C172S

Answer 13

163KIAS
Never Exceed Speed (Red Line)

Question 14

VG in C172S

Answer 14

68KIAS
Best Glide Speed

Question 15

Max Usable Fuel in C172S

Answer 15

TOTAL: 53 gal.
26.5 gal Each Tank

Question 16

Fuel Capacity in C172S

Answer 16

TOTAL 56 gal.
28 gal each tank

Question 17

Describe the engine on the C172S.

Answer 17

Lycoming IO-360LTA
- Four cylinders
- Normally aspirated
- Fuel Injected
- Horizontally Opposed
- Air cooled
- Produces 180HP at 2700RPM
- Ignition provided by 2 magnetos, powering 8 spark plugs.
- Engine has an 8qt oil sump.

Question 18

Describe the propeller on your C172S.

Answer 18

• McCauley
• 76 inch
• Two blade, All metal
• Fixed Pitch

Question 19

What type of flaps does the C172S have?

Answer 19

• Single slot-type flaps
• Driven by electric motor
• 0º, 10º, 20º and 30º