1975 Cessna C-172M Skyhawk

Registration:                  N61756

Engine:   Lycoming O-320-E2B,  160 Horse Power,  4 Cylinder,  Air and Oil Cooled,  Carbureted.

Oil Capacity:   Minimum 4 Quarts,  Maximum 8 Quarts.  Aeroshell 15W-50 or 100W.

Fuel Capacity:  One tank in each wing, 21 Gallons per tank, 19 Gallons "usable" per tank.   Fuel gravity feeds to the engine.

Fuel Burn at 75% Power:  8.1 Gallons per hour.

Electrical System:  12 Volt Battery,  14 Volt Alternator.

Gross Weight:  2300lb.

Empty Weight:  1483lb.

75% Power True Air Speed:  115 Knots.

Speeds:

Vso:  Landing configuration stall speed - 47 mph

Vs1:  Take off configuration stall speed - 54 mph

Vr:  Rotation speed - 65 mph

Vx:  Best angle of climb for obstacle clearance - 70 mph

Vy:  Best rate of climb - 90 mph

Vfe:  Flaps extended speed - 98 mph

Va:  Maneuvering Speed - 112mph at gross weight,  decreases as weight decreases.  Used for turbulent air penetration.

Vno:  Maximum Structural Cruising Speed - 147 mph

Vne:  Never Exceed Speed - 185 mph

Vglide:  Best Glide Speed - 75 mph