Data Sheet

*Do Not Use This Information For Flight Planning

Powerplant
Engine Make
Engine Model
Power

Propeller Make
Propeller Model

Lycoming
O-320-E2D
150hp@2700rpm

McCauley
1C160/DTM7553

Oil Quantity
Oil Type (>16°C)
(-18°C-21°C)

RPM Limit

6qt.-8qt.
SAE50
SAE10W30

2700rmp

Engine Type: Four cylinders, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air cooled, carburetor-equipped.
Propeller Type: two blades, fixed pitch.

Fuel System
Total Capacity
Total Usable
42gal.
28gal.
Each Tank
Approved Grades
21gal.
100LL, 100

System Description: The airplane is equipped with a standard fuel system consisting of two vented fuel tanks, a fuel tank selector valve, fuel strainer, manual primer, and carburetor. Fuel flows by gravity from one or both tanks to the fuel selector, through a fuel strainer to the carburetor. From the carburetor, the fuel/air mixture flows to the cylinders. The fuel selector should be in the BOTH position for takeoff, climb, descent, landing, and maneuvers that involve prolonged slips or skids. Operation from either the LEFT or RIGHT position is reserved for level cruising flight only

Weight Limites

Open Weight and Balance Calculator

Ramp Weight
Takeoff Weight
Landing Weight
Baggage Weight
Area 1
Area 2
Normal
2307 lbs.
2300 lbs.
2300 lbs.
120 lbs.
120 lbs.
50 lbs.
Utility
2007 lbs.
2000 lbs.
2000 lbs.
none
none
none
Electrical System
Alternator 14 vlot, 60 amp Battery 12 volt, 25 amp hour

System Description: Power is supplied to most general electrical items through the primary bus. All avionics are powered by the avionics bus. The two busses are tied together through the avionics power switch, which also functions as a circuit breaker for the avionics bus. The avionics power switch should be turned off prior to starting the engine to prevent harmful transient voltages from damaging the avionics equipment. The ammeter shows a charge or discharge on the battery and should remain at or near the zero indication after a brief charging period.

Tire Inflation
Main Tires 29 psi. Nose Tire 31 psi.
Airspeed Limitations
Never Exceed Speed
Max. Structural Cruising Speed
Maneuvering Speed
2300 lbs.
1600 lbs.
Max. Flaps extended Speed
VNE
VNO
VA

VFE

160 KIAS
128 KIAS

97 KIAS
80 KIAS
85 KIAS

BEST GLIDE SPEED
Stalling Speed, Flaps Up
Stalling Speed, Landing Configuration
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed, Sea Level
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed, Sea Level
Rotate Speed
Enroute Climb
Normal Approach, Flaps Up
Normal Approach, Flaps 40°
Soft Field Approach, Flaps 40°
Max. Demonstrated Crosswind Component
VG
VS
VS0
VX
VY
VR
65 KIAS
47 KIAS
41 KIAS
64 KIAS
78 KIAS
55 KIAS
80-90 KIAS
60-70 KIAS
55-65 KIAS
60 KIAS
15 KNOTS
Links

1976 Cessna 172M PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK