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Cessna Skyhawk 172S

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Model configuration

Published 180 hp IO-360-L2A Skyhawk configuration; avionics/equipment must be verified on the individual aircraft. Not a generic 172D–R specification.

Published specifications

Each value keeps its own unit, conditions and source identifiers. Manufacturer maxima describe separate operating cases; they are not simultaneous capability.

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-L2AS01, S03
Power
180 hpS01
Maximum cruise
124 KTASPublished maximum, not a typical mission speed.S01, S02
Published maximum range
640 nmFerry mission, long-range cruise, VFR 45-minute reserve; standard day/zero wind. Passenger payload not specified.S02
Maximum occupants
4 occupantsOccupants is not four fare-paying passengers; actual crew and loading matter.S01, S02
Maximum takeoff weight
2550 lbS01
Published useful load
878 lbManufacturer reference aircraft; installed equipment/actual weight and balance control.S01
Published full-fuel payload
560 lbManufacturer advertised loading figure; do not calculate takeoff loading from this alone.S01
Usable fuel
53 US galS01
Published takeoff distance
1630 ftLevel, dry paved runway, sea level, MTOW, standard day/zero wind. Do not relabel as ground roll.S01, S02
Takeoff ground roll
960 ftDistinct from the 1,630-ft published takeoff distance.S01

Figures that need confirmation

Where sources describe different operating conditions, the scenarios are shown and we do not select a single comparison figure.

No conflicting maximum figure was withheld for this model. Every published value above still keeps its own conditions.

Ownership support

Support programs are conditional. For a used aircraft, actual enrollment, remaining benefit and transferability are unknown until the written contracts and current records are reviewed.

  • The referenced configuration uses a two-blade fixed-pitch aluminum McCauley propeller.
  • The manufacturer distinguishes optional GFC 700/ESP equipment from standard features; check the actual installed package.

Questions before you buy.

These are original preparation questions, not reported defects or a suitability result.

  • Is the logbook history complete, and what engine/propeller work is due?
  • What is the actual useful load with this aircraft's avionics and equipment?
  • What training, insurance and hangar quotes apply to the buyer?
  • Does an independent inspection identify damage, corrosion or deferred work?

Still unknown

Current aircraft asking price
Not verified — No current permissioned listing or seller/dealer quote researched.
Total annual ownership cost
Not verified — No model-specific quotes for insurance, hangar, crew, maintenance, fuel, reserves or financing.
Actual operating/performance capability
Not verified — Requires the individual aircraft's current manuals, weight/balance, equipment, maintenance and mission analysis.
Referral coverage
Not verified — No partner contract or model/category-specific lead acceptance verified.

Sources

Manufacturer and aviation-authority sources, reviewed 2026-10-11. Links open away from this website.

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