Cessna 172 Skyhawk Startup Checklist

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most produced aircraft in history, with over 44,000 built since 1956. It became the backbone of flight training worldwide and remains the go-to trainer for student pilots. Its forgiving flight characteristics and reliability made it an icon of general aviation.

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerCessna (Textron Aviation)

first Flight1955

roleLight trainer / Utility

crew1 pilot + 3 passengers

engines1x Lycoming IO-360-L2A (180 hp)

max Speed233 km/h (126 kts)

range1,289 km (696 nmi)

ceiling13,500 ft

weight1,157 kg (MTOW)