- Holder
- Textron Aviation Inc.
- Revision
- 47
- Revised
- July 29, 2015
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Small Airplane
- Certification basis
- Part 23, CAR 3
- Models
- 12
- Registered
- 2,151 aircraft
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Models · 12
| Model | Also known as | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R172H | (USAF T-41D) | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company |
| R172G | (USAF T-41C or D) | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company |
| R172K | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| R172F | (USAF T-41D) | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company |
| 172RG | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| R172J | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| 175 | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| 175B | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| P172D | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| R172E | (USAF T-41B, USAF T-41C and D) | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company |
| 175C | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company | |
| 175A | Formerly Cessna Aircraft Company |
Airworthiness directives · 59
ADs whose products are models on this data sheet, matched by model and maker.
AD 2024-14-03Autopilot SystemAD 2023-10-02Indicating/Recording System, NavigationAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity Indicator
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Registry models that point at this data sheet, with their registered aircraft.
Cessna R172K653 registered aircraftCessna 175536 registered aircraftCessna 172RG445 registered aircraftCessna 175A245 registered aircraftCessna 175B100 registered aircraftCessna R172E98 registered aircraftCessna 175C44 registered aircraftCessna P172D23 registered aircraftCessna R172G6 registered aircraftCessna R172J1 registered aircraftCessna R172H0 registered aircraft
STCs approved under this data sheet · 541
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA00709CHInstallation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev.STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
3A17
Revision 47
Textron Aviation Inc.
175 175A
175B 175C
P172D
R172E (USAF T-41B)
(USAF T-41C or D)
R172F (USAF T-41D)
R172G (USAF T-41C or D)
R172H (USAF T-41D)
R172J R172K
172RG
July 29, 2015
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO. 3A17
This data sheet which is part of Type Certificate No. 3A17 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for
which the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder Textron Aviation Inc.
One Cessna Boulevard
Wichita, Kansas 67215
Type Certificate Holder Record Cessna Aircraft Company transferred to
Textron Avaiation Inc. on July 29, 2015
I. Model 175, Skylark, 4 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved January 14, 1958
Engine Continental GO-300A or GO-300C
*Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gaosline
*Engine limits For all operations, GO-300A, 3200 rpm (175 hp)
GO-300C, 3200 rpm (175 hp)
Propeller and 1. McCauley 1A175/FC 8455 or 8467
propeller limits (a) Diameter: not over 84 in., not under 82.5 in.
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
Landplane: not over 2740, not under 2640
Seaplane: not over 3000, not under 2900
No additional tolerance permitted
(b) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0552004
2. McCauley 1B175/MFC 8455 or 8467
(a) Diameter: not over 84 in., not under 82.5 in.
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
Landplane: not over 2645, not under 2545
Seaplane: not over 2970, not under 2870
No additional tolerance permitted
(b) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0550212 or 0550221
*Airspeed limits Maneuering 123 mph (107 knots)
(TIAS) Maximum structural cruising 140 mph (122 knots)
Never exceed 176 mph (153 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
3A17 2 Rev. 47
I. Model 175 (cont'd)
C.G. range Landplane:
(+41.5) to (+46.4) at 2350 lbs.
(+36.5) to (+46.4) at 1850 lbs. or les
Seaplane:
(+39.5) to (+45.5) at 2350 lbs.
(+36.5) to (+45.5) at 2020 lbs. or less
Straight line variation between points given.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2350 lbs. (landplane)
2350 lbs. (seaplane)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximum baggage 120 lbs. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wing (+48); 43 gal. usable).
See NOTE 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. (-18.5) (3 qt. unusable)
Control surface movements Wing flaps Retracted 0°
1st notch 10°
2nd notch 20°
3rd notch 30°
4th notch 40°
Ailerons Up 20° Down 15°
Elevator tab Up 28° Down 12°
Elevator Up 27.5° Down 26°
Rudder Landplane: Right 16° Left 16°
Seaplane: Right 12° Left 12°
Serial numbers eligible 28700A, 55001 through 56238
II. Model 175A, Skylark, 4 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved August 28, 1959
Model 175B, Skylark, 4 PCL-SM (Normal Category), approved June 14, 1960
Engine Continental GO-300C or GO-300D
*Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 3200 rpm (175 hp)
See NOTE 4.
Propeller and 1. McCauley 1B175/ MFC 8467
propeller limits (a) Diameter: not over 84 in., not under 82.5 in.
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
Landplane: not over 2645, not under 2545
See NOTE 4.
No additional tolerance permitted
(b) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0550221
2. McCauley 1D200/OM 9044 (seaplane only)
(a) Diameter: not over 90 in., not under 88 in.
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting:
not over 2810, not under 2710
No additional tolerance permitted
(b) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0552004
Rev. 46 3 3A17
II. Models 175A, 175B (cont'd)
*Airspeed Limits Landplane and Seaplane
(TIAS) Maneuvering 123 mph (107 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 140 mph (122 knots)
Never exceed 176 mph (153 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
C.G. Range Landplane
(+41.5) to (+46.4) at 2350 lbs.
(+36.0) to (+46.4) at 1850 lbs. or less
Seaplane
(+39.5) to (+45.5) at 2450 lbs.
(+36.5) to (+45.5) at 2020 lbs. or less
Straight line variation between points given.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2350 lbs. (landplane)
2450 lbs. (seaplane)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximum baggage 120 lbs. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48; 42 gal. usable)
See NOTE 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. at -18.5 (3 qt. unusable)
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff Retracted 0°
1st notch 10°
Landing 2nd notch 20°
3rd notch 30°
4th notch 40°
Ailerons Up 20° Down 15°
Elevator tab Up 28° Down 13°
Elevator Up 28° Down 26°
Rudder Landplane: Right 16° Left 16°
Seaplane: Right 19° Left 19°
Serial numbers eligible Model 175A: 619, 56239 through 56777
Model 175B: 17556778 through 17557002
III. Model 175C, Skyhawk, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), approved September 18, 1961
Model P172D, Skyhawk Powermatic, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), approved June 25, 1962
Engine Continental GO-300E
*Fuel 80/87 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 3200 rpm (175 hp)
Propeller and 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
propeller limits (a) McCauley, 2A31C21 hub with 84S blades
Diameter: not over 84 in., not under 82 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 13°, high 26.5°
(b) Garwin hydraulic governor, 34-827
Cessna spinner, 0552016
3A17 4 Rev. 47
III. Models 175C, P172D (cont'd)
*Airspeed limits Model 175C:
(TIAS) Maneuvering 125 mph (109 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 140 mph (122 knots)
Never exceed 176 mph (153 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
Model P172D:
Maneuvering 127 mph (110 knots)
Maximum structural cruising 145 mph (126 knots)
Never exceed 182 mph (158 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
C.G. range Model 175C:
(+39.5) to +46.4) at 2450 lbs.
(+36.0) to (+46.4) at 2050 lbs. or less
Model P172D:
(+40.5) to (+47.3) at 2500 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs. or less
Straight line variation between points given.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight Model 175C: 2450 lbs.
Model P172D: 2500 lbs.
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximum baggage 120 lbs. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48; 41.5 gal. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. at -18.5 (3 qt. unusable).
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff Retracted 0°
1st notch 10°
Landing 0° - 40°
Ailerons Up 20° Down 15°
Elevator tab Up 28° Down 13°
Elevator
(Model 175C) Up 28° Down 26°
(Model P172D) Up 28° Down 23°
Neutral position measured
with the bottom of the balance
area flush with the bottom of
the stabilizer)
Rudder (measured Right 16° Left 16°
parallel to O.O.W.L.)
Serial numbers eligible Model 175C: 17557003 through 17557119
Model P172D: P17257120 through P17257188
Rev. 46 5 3A17
IV. Model R172E (USAF T-41B), (USAF T-41C or D), 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category),
approved April 21, 1964
Model R172F (USAF T-41D), 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category), approved May 14, 1968
Engine Continental IO-360-D or IO-360-DB
*Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 2800 rpm (210 hp)
Propeller and 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
propeller limits (a) D2A34C67 hub with 76C blades
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.7°, high 22.5°
(b) Governor
(1) Woodward F210452 or
(2) McCauley C290-D2/T6 or
(3) McCauley C290-D3/T6
(c) 2A34C209 hub with 78CCA-2 blades (T-41B)
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.3°, high 22.0°
2. McCauley fixed pitch, 1B235/DFC 7850 (T-41C)
(a) Diameter: not over 78 in., not under 76.5 in.
Static rpm at max. permissible throttle setting
not over 2370, not under 2270
No additional tolerance permitted.
*Airspeed limits Maneuvering 127 mph (110 knots)
(TIAS) Maximum structural cruising 145 mph (126 knots)
Never exceed 182 mph (158 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
C.G. range Normal category
(+40.5) to (+47.3) at 2500 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs.
Utility category
(+37.5) to (+40.5) at 2200 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+40.5) at 1950 lbs.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2500 lbs. (normal category)
2200 lbs. (utility category)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximum baggage 200 lbs. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48; 46 gal. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. - 21.5 (7 qt. usable)
See Note 5 for optional oil capacity.
See Note 1 for weight of undrainable oil.
3A17 6 Rev. 47
IV. Models R172E, R172F (cont’d)
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff 0° - 10°
Landing 0° - 40°
Ailerons Up 20° Down 15°
Elevator tab Up 28° Down 13°
Elevator Up 28° Down 23°
(Neutral position measured
with the bottom of the balance
area flush with the bottom of
the stabilizer)
Rudder Right 16° Left 16°
Serial numbers eligible Model R172E: R172-0001 through R172-0335
Model R172F: R172-0336 through R172-0409
V. Model R172G (USAF T-41C or T-41D), 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category),
approved July 18, 1969
Engine Continental IO-360-D, IO-360-C, IO-360DB or IO-360-CB
*Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 2800 rpm (210 hp)
Propeller and 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
propeller limits (a) D2A34C67 hub with 76C blades
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.7°, high 22.5°
(b) Governor
(1) Woodward F210452 or
(2) McCauley C290-D2/T6 or
(3) McCauley C290-D3/T6
2. McCauley fixed pitch propeller, 1B235/DFC 7850 (T-41C)
(a) Diameter: not over 78 in., not under 76.5 in.
Static rpm at maximum permissible throttle setting
not over 2370, not under 2270
No additional tolerance permitted.
*Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 125 mph (109 knots)
(TIAS) Maximum structural cruising 146 mph (126 knots)
Never exceed 185 mph (160 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
C.G. range Normal Category
(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs.
Utility Category
(+37.5) to (+40.5) at 2200 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+40.5) at 1950 lbs.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2550 lbs. (normal category)
2200 lbs. (utility category)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Rev. 46 7 3A17
V. Model R172G (cont'd)
Maximum baggage 200 lb. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48; 46 gal. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. - 21.5 (7 qt. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of undrainable oil.
See Note 5 for optional oil capacity.
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff 0° - 10°
Landing 0° - 40° ± 2°
Ailerons Up 20° ± 1° Down 15° ± 1°
Elevator tab Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 13° + 1° -0°
Elevator Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 23° + 1° -0°
(Neutral position measured with
the bottom of the balance area flush
with the bottom of the stabilizer)
Rudder Right 16° ± 1° Left 16° ± 1°
(Measured parallel to W.L.)
Serial numbers eligible Model R172G: R1720410 through R1720444
VI. Model R172H (USAF T-41D), 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category), approved July 2, 1970
Engine Continental IO-360-D, IO-360-C, IO-360-H, IO-360-DB, IO-360-CB or IO-360-HB
*Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 2800 rpm (210 hp)
Propeller and propeller 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
limits (a) D2A34C67 hub with 76C blades
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.7°, high 22.5°
(b) Governor
(1) Woodward F210452 or
(2) McCauley C290-D2/T6
(c) 2A34C209 hub with 78CCA blades
Diameter: not over 78 in., not under 76.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 10.6°, high 22.0°
(d) Governor
(1) Woodward F210452 or
(2) McCauley C290-D2/T6
(e) 2A34C209 hub with 78CCA-2 blades
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.3°, high 22.0°
(f) Governor
(1) Woodward F210452 or
(2) McCauley C290-D2/T6 or
(3) McCauley C290-D3/T6
2. McCauley fixed pitch propeller, 1B235/DFC 7850
(a) Diameter: not over 78 in., not under 76.5 in.
Static rpm at max. permissible throttle setting,
not over 2370, not under 2270
No additional tolerance permitted.
3A17 8 Rev. 47
VI. Model R172H (cont'd)
*Airspeed Limits Maneuvering 125 mph (109 knots)
(TIAS) Max. structural cruising 146 mph (126 knots)
Never exceed 185 mph (160 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
C.G. range Normal Category
(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs.
Utility Category
(+37.5) to (+40.5) at 2200 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+40.5) at 1950 lbs.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2550 lbs. (normal category)
2200 lbs. (utility category)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximum baggage 200 lbs. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48) (46 gal. usable)
See NOTE 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. -21.5 (7 qt. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of undrainable oil.
See Note 5 for optional oil capacity.
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff 0° - 10°
Landing 0° - 40° ± 2°
Ailerons Up 20° ± 1° Down 15° ± 1°
Elevator tab Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 13° + 1° -0°
Elevator Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 23° + 1° -0°
(Neutral position measured
with the bottom of the balance
area flush with the bottom of
the stabilizer)
Rudder Right 16° ± 1° Left 16° ± 1°
(Measured parallel to W.L.)
Serial numbers eligible Model R172H: R1720445 through R1720494 (1971 year model)
R1720495 through R1720546 (1972 year model)
R1720547 through R1720620 (1973 through 1976)
VII. Model R172J, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), 2PCLM (Utility Category), approved September 19, 1972
Engine Continental IO-360-H or IO-360-HB
*Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 2800 rpm (210 hp)
Rev. 46 9 3A17
VII. Model R172J (cont'd)
Propeller and propeller 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
limits (a) D2A34C209 hub with 78CCA blades
Diameter: not over 78 in., not under 76.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 10.6°, high 22.0°
(b) 2A34C209 hub with 78CCA-2 blades
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.3°, high 22.0°
(c) Governor
(1) Woodward F210452 or
(2) McCauley C290-D2/T6 or
(3) McCauley C290-D3/T6
(d) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0550328
*Airspeed limits Maneuvering 118 mph (104 knots)
(TIAS) Maximum structural cruising 146 mph (126 knots)
Never exceed 185 mph (160 knots)
Flaps extended 100 mph ( 87 knots)
C.G. range Normal Category
(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs.
Utility Category
(+37.5) to (+40.5) at 2200 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+40.5) at 1950 lbs.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2550 lbs. (normal category)
2200 lbs. (utility category)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximu baggage 200 lbs. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48) (46 gal. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 10 qt. -21.5 (7 qt. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of undrainable oil.
See Note 5 for optional oil capacity.
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff 0° - 10°
Landing 0° - 40° ± 0° -2°
Ailerons Up 20° ± 1° Down 15° ± 1°
Elevator tab Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 13° + 1° -0°
Elevator Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 23° + 1° -0°
(Neutral position measured
with the bottom of the balance
area flush with the bottom of
the stabilizer)
Rudder Right 16° ± 1° Left 16° ± 1°
(Measured parallel to W.L.)
Serial numbers eligible Model R172J: P17257189 (1974 model)
3A17 10 Rev. 47
VIII. Model R172K, Hawk XP, 4 PCL-SM (Normal Category), 2 PCLM (Utility Category), approved
May 28, 1976
Engine Continental IO-360-K or IO-360-KB (S/N R1722000 through R1722929)
IO-360-KB (S/N 680, R1722930 and on)
*Fuel 100/130 minimum grade aviation gasoline
(S/N R1722000 through R1722724)
100LL/100 minimum grade aviation gasoline
(S/N R1722725 and on)
*Engine limits For all operations, 2600 rpm (195 hp)
Propeller and propeller Landplane
limits 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
(a) 2A34C203 hub with 90DCA- 14 blades
Diameter: not over 76 in., not under 74.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 12.0°, high 25.1°
(b) Governor
(1) McCauley C290D3/T15
(c) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0550328
Floatplane
1. McCauley constant speed propeller
(a) 2A34C203 hub with 90DCA- 10 blades
Diameter: not over 80 in., not under 78.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 11.3°, high 24.8°
(b) Governor
(1) McCauley C290D3/T15
(c) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 0550328
*Airspeed Limits S/N 680, R1722000 through R1723199
(IAS) Maneuvering 105 knots
(See Note 7 on Use of IAS) Maximum structural cruising 129 knots
Never exceed 163 knots
Flaps extended 85 knots
S/N R1723200 and on
Maneuvering 104 knots
Maximum structural cruising 129 knots
Never exceed 163 knots
Flaps extended 85 knots
C.G. range Landplane
Normal Category
(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+47.3) at 1950 lbs.
Utility Category
(+37.5) to (+40.5) at 2200 lbs.
(+35.0) to (+40.5) at 1950 lbs.
Straight line variation between points given.
Floatplane: (Edo 248B-2440)
Normal Category
(+39.5) to (+45.5) at 2550 lbs.
(+37.0) to (+45.5) at 2100 lbs.
Rev. 46 11 3A17
VIII. Model R172K (cont'd)
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2550 lbs (Normal Category) Landplane and Floatplane
2200 lbs. (Utility Category) Landplane
2558 lbs. Ramp weight (S/N R1722930 and on)
Number of seats 4 (2 at +36, 2 at +70)
Maximum baggage 200 lb. (+95)
Fuel capacity 52 gal. (two 26 gal. tanks in wings at +48) (49 gal. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 8 qt. -21.5 (5 qt. usable)
Control surface movements Wing flaps Takeoff 0° - 10° (landplane)
0° - 20° (floatplane)
Landing 0° - 40° +0° -2°
(R1722000 through
R1723399, and 680)
0° - 30° +0° -2°
(R1723400 and on)
Ailerons Up 20° ± 1° Down 15° ± 1°
Elevator tab Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 13° + 1° -0°
(R1722000 through
R1723399, and 680)
(All R172K floatplanes)
Up 22° +1° -0° Down 19° +1° -0°
(R1723400 and on)
Elevator Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 23° + 1° -0°
(Neutral position measured
with the bottom of the balance
area flush with the bottom of
the stabilizer)
Rudder Right 16° ± 1° Left 16° ± 1°
(Measured parallel to W.L.)
Serial numbers eligible Model R172K: R1722000 through R1722724 (1977 model)
R1722725 through R1722929 (1978 model)
680, R1722930 through R1723199 (1979 model)
R1723200 through R1723399 (1980 model)
R1723400 through R1723454 (1981 model)
IX. Model 172RG, Skyhawk RG, 4 PCLM (Normal Category), approved June 1, 1979
Engine Lycoming O-360-F1A6
*Fuel 100LL/100 minimum grade aviation gasoline
*Engine limits For all operations, 2700 rpm (180 hp)
Propeller and propeller 1. McCauley constant speed propeller
limits (a) B2D34C220 hub with 80VHA - 3.5 blades
Diameter: not over 76.5 in., not under 75.5 in.
Pitch settings at 30 in. sta.:
Low 12.0°, high 26.5°
(b) Governor
(1) McCauley C290D3/T18
(c) Spinner, Cessna Dwg. 2450002
3A17 12 Rev. 47
IX. Model 172RG (cont’d)
*Airspeed limits Maneuvering 106 knots
(IAS) Maximum structural cruising 145 knots
(See Note 7 on use of IAS) Never exceed 164 knots
Flaps extended 100 knots
Landing gear extension 164 knots
C.G. range Normal Category
(+39.5) to (+46.5) at 2650 lbs.
(+36.0) to (+46.5) at 1950 lbs.
Straight line variation between points given.
Moment change due to retracting landing gear +2424 in.-lbs.
Empty weight C.G. range None
*Maximum weight 2650 lbs.
Ramp weight 2658 lbs.
Number of seats 4 (2 at +34 to +46, 2 at +73)
Maximum baggage 200 lb. (+95)
Fuel capacity 66 gal. (two 33 gal. tanks in wings at +48.0) (62 gal. usable)
See Note 1 for weight of unusable fuel.
Oil capacity 8 qt. (-17.4) (5 qts. usable)
Control surface movements Wing flaps Up 0° Down 30° +0°, -2°
Ailerons Up 20° ± 1° Down 15° ± 1°
Elevator tab Up 28° + 1° -0° Down 23° + 1° -0°
Elevator Up 28° + 1°, -0° Down 23° + 1°, -0°
(Neutral position measured
with the bottom of the balance
area flush with the bottom of
the stabilizer)
Elevator tab Up 22° + 1°, -0° Down 19° + 1°, -0°
Rudder Right 16° ± 1° Left 16° ± 1°
(Measured parallel to W.L.)
Serial numbers eligible Model 172RG: 172RG0001 through 172RG0570 (1980 Model)
691, 172RG0571 through 172RG0890 (1981 Model)
172RG0891 through 172RG1099 (1982 Model)
172RG1100 through 172RG1144 (1983 Model)
172RG1145 through 172RG1177 (1984 Model)
172RG1178 through 172RG1191 (1985 Model)
Rev. 46 13 3A17
Data Pertinent to All Models
Datum Lower front face of firewall
Leveling means Upper door sill
Certification Basis:
175 Series, P172D and R172 Series
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956. In addition, effective S/N R1722930 and on, FAR 23.1559 effcti ve
March 1, 1978. FAR 36 dated December 1, 1969, plus amendments 36-1 through 36-6 for Model R172K and on.
172RG
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956, plus paragraphs 23.729, 23.777(e), 23.781, 23.1555(e)(1) and (2), and
23.1563 of the Federal Aviation Regulations dated February 1, 1965, as amended effective September 1, 1977; FAR 23.1559
effective March 1, 1978; FAR 36 dated December 1, 1969, plus amendments 36-1 through 36-10. In addition, effective S/N
172RG1178 and on, FAR 23.1545(a), Amendment 23-23 dated December 1, 1978.
R172H (USAF T-41D)
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated May 15, 1956. In addition, effective S/N R1720621 and on, FAR 36 dated Decembe r 1,
1969, plus amendments 36-1 through 36-12.
Application for Type Certificate dated August 13, 1956. Type Certificate No. 3A17 issued January 14, 1958, obtained by the
manufacturer under delegation option procedures.
Equivalent Safety Items S/N 680, R1722000 and up
Airspeed Indicator CAR 3.757 (see Note 7 on use of IAS)
Operating Limitations CAR 3.778(a)
Equivalent Safety Items 172RG0001 and up
Fuel system CAR 3.430
Airspeed Indicator CAR 3.757 (see Note 7 on use of IAS) (S/N 172RG0001 through 172RG1177)
Operating Limitations CAR 3.778(a)
Landing Gear Indication System FAR 23.729(e) (S/N 172RG0001 through 172RG0890)
Production Basis:
Production Certificate No. 4. Delegation Option Manufacturer No. CE-1 authorized to issue airworthiness certificates under
delegation option provisions of Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
Equipment: The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable airworthiness requirements (see
Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification. This equipment must
include a current Airplane Flight Manual effective S/N R1722930 and on, S/N 172RG0001 and on.
In addition, the following items of equipment are required:
1. Model 175 through P172D, Stall Warning Indicator, Dwg. 0511062.
2. Model R172E and on, Stall Warning System, Dwg. 0523112.
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