2006 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the 2006 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, including its base price of $241,000 with a G1000 system.
  • It is a 4-seater aircraft powered by a 180 hp Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine, featuring fixed tricycle landing gear.
  • Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of 124 knots (at 75% power) and a maximum range of 638 nautical miles (at 45% power with reserve).
  • The aircraft has a best rate of climb of 730 fpm, a takeoff ground roll of 960 ft, and a landing ground roll of 575 ft.
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Base price with G1000: $241,000
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower@rpm@takeoff: 180@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 180
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100/100LL
Propeller type/diameter: 76 in. McCauley
Landing gear type: Tri./Fixed
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2558
Gross weight (lbs.): 2550
Landing weight (lbs.): 2550
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1663
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 895
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 577
Useful fuel, std. (gals.): 53
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 27 ft. 2 in.
Height: 8 ft. 11 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 14.7
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 14.2
Wheel size (in.): 6.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 2
Cabin width (in.): 40
Cabin height (in.): 48
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed @ 8500 ft.(kts.):
75% power: 124
65% power: 115*
Max range (w/45 min. reserve) (nm):
75% power: 516
45% power: 638
Fuel consumption (gph@.42 lbs./hp/hr.):
75% power: 9.5
45% power: 5.7
Vso (kts.): 48
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 730
Max operating altitude (ft.): 14,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 960
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1630
Landing ground roll (ft.): 575
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1335
*estimated
Source: Jane’s All The World’s Aircraft and Manufacturer’s Website

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