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Cessna 172S

Specifications: Many are equipped with Garmin-1000 glass cockpit display

Speeds  
Maximum speed at sea level 129 knots

Cruise, 75% power 8000 feet

 122 knots
Stall speed, flaps up 51 knots
Stall speed flaps down 47 knots
Performance  
Range, 80% power at 8000 feet 580 NM
Time 4.8 hours
Rate of climb at sea level: 720 feet per minute
Service ceiling 13,500 feet
Weights & Loads
  
Maximum ramp weight 2457 pounds
Maximum takeoff or landing weight 2450 pounds
Useful load 1600 pounds
Baggage allowance 120 pounds
Fuel  
Fuel capacity 56 gallons
Usable fuel 53 gallons
Engine & Propeller  
Engine: Textron
Propeller: Fixed Pitch , Diameter 75 IN.
Oil Capacity 8 quarts