CESSNA 172M REFERENCE INFORMATION

For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.

Total aircraft weight with full fuel
2,300 lbs

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.

VA - Maneuvering Speed
97 KIAS (2300 lbs)
89 KIAS (1950 lbs)
80 KIAS (1600 lbs)

VFE - Maximum Flaps-Extended Speed
85 KIAS

VNO - Maximum Structural-Cruising Speed
128 KIAS

VNE - Never Exceed Speed
160 KIAS

VS - Stalling Speed, Flaps up, Power off
50 KIAS

VSO - Stalling Speed, Flaps down, Power off
44 KIAS

VX - Best Angle-of-Climb Speed
62 KIAS (sea level)
67 KIAS (10,000 feet msl)

VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed
78 KIAS (sea level)
68 KIAS (10,000 feet msl)

Maximum Glide Speed
65 KIAS (Maximum distance with Engine failure)


NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.