1970 Cessna 172k

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Pilots Operation Handbook

Aircraft Performance Specifications

Airspeed and Limitations Click link to download word file

Airspeeds and Limitations


Vso 49 mph Stall speed in the landing configuration

Vs 57 mph Stall speed in the clean configuration

Vx 68 mph Best angle of climb speed

Vy 82 mph Best rate of climb speed

Vfe 100 mph Max flap extended speed
Vne 174 mph Never exceed speed

Va 122 mph Maneuvering Speed

Vr_ 58 mph___ Rotation speed

Vno____ Normal operating speed

Vmca____
Short field approach speed 69 mph (40 deg. flaps)
Best Glide speed: 80 mph Cruise Climb 90 mph (0 deg. flaps)
Demonstrated Crosswind: 15mph
PROPELLER: Fixed pitch (diameter) 76 inches WING LOADING pounds/square ft 13.2 Standard Tanks 42 gallons Lycoming Engine 150 rated HP @ 2700 rpms