MSFS 2024 · General Aviation
Cessna 172 Skyhawk Quick Reference
V-SPEEDS
| Speed | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vr | 55 KIAS | Lift nosewheel, normal takeoff (Section 4, Normal Takeoff) |
| Vx | 62 KIAS | Best angle of climb, sea level (67 KIAS at 10,000 ft) |
| Vy | 74 KIAS | Best rate of climb, sea level (72 KIAS at 10,000 ft) |
| Va | 105 KIAS | Maneuvering at 2550 lb (98 KIAS at 2200 lb, 90 KIAS at 1900 lb) |
| Vfe (10 deg) | 110 KIAS | Max speed with flaps 10 deg |
| Vfe (10 deg to FULL) | 85 KIAS | Max speed with flaps beyond 10 deg |
| Vno | 129 KIAS | Max structural cruise; yellow arc 129-163 KIAS |
| Vne | 163 KIAS | Never exceed; also max window open speed |
| Vs0 | 40 KIAS | Stall, landing configuration at max weight (white arc lower limit) |
| Vs1 | 48 KIAS | Stall, flaps retracted at max weight (green arc lower limit) |
| Vapp (flaps UP) | 65-75 KIAS | Normal approach, flaps up |
| Vapp (flaps FULL) | 60-70 KIAS | Normal approach, flaps full |
| Short field approach | 61 KIAS | Flaps FULL, until flare |
| Best glide | 68 KIAS | Maximum glide, Section 3 |
| Balked landing | 60 KIAS | Max power, flaps 20 deg |
| Turbulent air | 105 KIAS | Max recommended penetration at 2550 lb |
POWER SETTINGS
| Phase | Setting |
|---|---|
| Takeoff | FULL THROTTLE (static RPM 2300-2400) |
| Enroute Climb | FULL THROTTLE; lean for max RPM above 3000 ft PA |
| Cruise | 2100-2700 RPM, no more than 75% power (full rich above 75% MCP) |
| Run-Up | 1800 RPM |
| Descent | AS DESIRED (POH does not publish a figure) |
| Ground idle before takeoff | 1000 RPM or less |
FLAP SCHEDULE
| Setting | Max Speed | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 0 deg (UP) | Any | Cruise / climb |
| 10 deg | Below 110 KIAS | Takeoff (10 deg preferred) / approach |
| 20 deg | Below 85 KIAS | Approach; balked landing retraction step |
| FULL (30 deg) | Below 85 KIAS | Normal and short field landing |
ENGINE LIMITS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360-L2A, 180 BHP |
| Max RPM | 2700 |
| Tachometer green arc | 2100-2500 RPM at SL; 2100-2600 at 5000 ft; 2100-2700 at 10,000 ft |
| Oil Temp | Green 100-245 degF; red above 245 degF |
| Oil Pressure | Min 20 PSI, max 115 PSI; green arc 50-90 PSI |
| CHT | Green 200-500 degF |
| Fuel Flow | Green 0-12 GPH |
| Vacuum | Green 4.5-5.5 in.hg |
| Propeller | McCauley 1A170E/JHA7660, 76 in max diameter |
KEY NUMBERS
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 56 US gal total (2 x 28.0); 53.0 gal usable |
| Fuel Burn | 8.2 GPH at 2400 RPM / 6000 ft; up to 10.4 GPH at 75% power |
| Max Ramp Weight | 2558 lb |
| Max Takeoff / Landing Weight | 2550 lb (normal category) |
| Takeoff Ground Roll | 960 ft (1630 ft over 50 ft obstacle), sea level |
| Landing Ground Roll | 575 ft (1335 ft over 50 ft obstacle), sea level |
| Rate of Climb (SL) | 730 fpm |
| Service Ceiling | 14,000 ft |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind | 15 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 124 KTAS at 75% power, 8500 ft |
| Baggage | 120 lb combined (Area A 120 lb, Area B 50 lb) |