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 Skyhawk 172R - Model Dimensions
General Description
All information herein applies to the Skyhawk (Model 172R).

The Skyhawk aircraft is an all-metal, single-engine piston, high-wing monoplane with a four-person seating capacity including a crew of one or two. Suitable allowance for luggage is provided.

The Model 172R is certified to the requirements of U.S. FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23 through amendment 23-6, including day, night, VFR and IFR.

 
Approximate Dimensions
   
Overall Height 8 ft 11 in (2.72m)  
Overall Length 27 ft 2 in (8.28m)  
   
Wing
  Span (overall)
  Area
36 ft 1 in (11.0m)
  174 sq ft (16.2sq m)		  
   
Cabin
  Height (max)
  Width (trim to trim)
  Length (firewall to aft baggage bulkhead)
48 in (1.22m)
  39.5 in (1.00m)
  142 in (3.61m)		  
   
Cabin Door
  Height (front)
  Height (rear)
  Width (top)
  Width (bottom)
40.5 in (1.03m)
  39 in (.99m)
  32.5 in (.83m)
  37 in (.94m)		  
   
Baggage Door
  Height (front)
  Height (rear)
  Width
  22 in (.56m)
  21 in (.53m)
  15.3 in (.39m)		  
   
Design Weights and Capacities
   
Ramp Weight
  Normal category
  Utility category		  
2,457 lbs (1,115 kg)
  2,207 lbs (1,001 kg)		  
     
Takeoff Weight
  Normal category
  Utility category
2,450 lbs (1,111 kg)
  2,200 lbs (998 kg)		  
     
Landing Weight
  Normal category
2,450 lbs (1,111 kg)		  
     
Standard Empty Weight 1 1,699 lbs (770.61 kg)  
     
Maximum Useful Load
  Normal category
  Utility category
758 lbs (344 kg)
  509 lbs (231 kg)		  
     
Baggage Allowance
  Normal Category  
120 lbs (54 kg)		  
     
Fuel Capacity
  Total capacity
  Total usable
  Total capacity each tank
  Total usable capacity each tank
56 gal (212 L)
  53 gal (200.6 L)
  28 gal (106 L)
  26.5 gal (100.3 L)		  
     
Oil Capacity
  Sump
  Total capacity
 
 8 qts (7.6 L)
  9 qts (8.5 L)
 		  
Notes:
  1. Standard empty weight based upon:
    1. 0.6 mil primer on all details, 0.6 mil primer on all exterior surfaces and 2.0 mil paint on all exterior surfaces.
    2. GA Avionics Package
  2. Total oil capacity is 8 qts. in sump and 1 qt. in oil filter
 

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