Summary
One of the most popular touring aircraft of all time, the Cessna 172 has gained a place in the history books. It is an American built four seat, high wing single engine aircraft with fixed tricycle undercarrage. It is powered by a 160HP 4 cylinder Lycoming engine. The 172 is the most popular and successful aircraft ever built. As at 2008 more than 43,000 units have been produced. Like the 152, the 172 is also popular for flight training and with a faster cruise speed and two more seats are great for cross country flights.
Basair operates 6 Cessna 172s
- VH-JGZ
- VH-JGV
- VH-WYG
- VH-MHG
- VH-OEX
- VH-SYO
Specifications
| Engine | Lycoming 0-320-H2AD 160 HP |
| Oil Capacity | 6 Litres (8 litres some models) |
| Total Fuel Capacity | 188 Litres VH-MHG (197 VH-CLS) |
| Useable Fuel | 181 Litres VH-MHG (189 VH-CLS) |
| Fuel Consumption | 35 Litres / Hour |
| Cruise TAS | 110 Kt |
| Best Angle Of Climb | 59 Kt |
| Best Rate Of Climb | 73 Kt |
| Cruise Climb | 80 Kt |
| Approach Speed | 65 Kt |
| Max. Crosswind | 15 Kt |
| Glide Speed | 65 Kt |
| VFE | 85 Kt |
| VNE | 160 Kt |
| Basic Empty Weight | 667 Kg |
| Max. Take Off Weight | 1043 Kg |
| Max. Landing Weight | 1043 Kg |
Takeoff and Landing
Takeoff P-chart is available online.
Landing P-Chart is avalable online.
