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Engine

Lycoming O-360-A4N

*Fuel

100LL/100 minimum grade aviation gasoline

*Engine limits

For all operations, 2700 rpm (180 hp)

propeller limits

(b) Spinner: Dwg. 0509077

*Airspeed limits

Maneuvering

105 knots

Maximum structural cruising

127 knots

Never exceed

158 knots

Flaps extended

85 knots

C.G. range

Normal category

(+41.0) to (+47.3) at 2550 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

Normal category

2550 lb.

Number of seats

4 (2 at +34 to +46, 2 at +73) (Occupant on optional child's seat at +96)

Maximum baggage

120 lbs. at +95

Fuel capacity

54 gal. total, 50 gal. usable (two 27 gal. tanks in wings at +48)
See Note 1 for data on unusable fuel.

Oil capacity

9 qt. at -15.5, 2 qt. Unusable

Control surface movements

Wing flaps

Takeoff 0° - 10°

Landing 0° - 30° +0°, -2°

Ailerons

Up 20° ±1°

Down 15° ±1°

Elevator tab

Up 22° +1°, -0°

Down 19° +1°, -0°

Elevator
(Neutral position is with bottom of balance area flush with bottom of stabilizer.)

Up 28° +1°, -0°

Down 23° +1°, -0°

Rudder
(Measured parallel to W.L.)

Right 16° ±1°

Left 16° ±1°

Serial numbers eligible

17275869 through 17276054 (1983 model)
17276101 through 17276211 (1984 model)

Datum

Front face of firewall (28000 through 47746)

Lower front face of firewall (17247747 through 17276654)

Leveling means

Upper doorsill

Certification basis

Models 172 through 172P
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations effective November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12. In addition, effective S/N 17271035 and on, FAR 23.1559 effective March 1, 1978. FAR 36 dated December 1, 1969, plus Amendments 36-1 through 36-5 for Model 172N; FAR 36 dated December 1, 1969, plus Amendments 36-1 through 36-12 for Model 172P through 172Q. In addition, effective S/N 17276260 and on, FAR 23.1545(a), Amendment 23-23 dated December 1, 1978

Equivalent Safety Items

17261445,17261578,17265685

Airspeed Indicator

CAR 3.757 (see Note 4 on use of CAS)
(17261445, 17261578, 17265685 through 17276259)

Operating Limitations

CAR 3.778(a)

Model 172Q
Part 3 of the Civil Air Regulations dated November 1, 1949, as amended by 3-1 through 3-12. In addition, FAR 23.1559 effective March 1, 1978; FAR 25.951(b)(2), Amendment 23-15 effective October 31, 1974; and FAR 23.1545(a), Amendment 23-23 effective December 1, 1978. FAR 36 dated December 1, 1969, plus amendments 36-1 through 36-12.

Application for Type Certificate dated July 11, 1955. Type Certificate No. 3A12 issued November 4, 1955, obtained by the manufacturer under Delegation Option Procedures.

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 17271035 and on.