Safe, reliable, one of the best training aircraft

Cessna is a symbol of flight training. Due to its aerodynamic characteristic, easy maintenance and structural strength we use the Cessna 172R/SP from private to our instrument training programs. It is extremely fit for training purposes, and is safe and reliable.

Powerplants
172R - One 120kW (160hp) Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A fuel injected flat four piston engine driving a two blade fixed pitch McCauley propeller
172SP - One 135kW (180hp) IO-360-L2A

Performance
172R - Max cruising speed at sea level 228km/h (123kt), cruising speed at 75% power at 8000ft 226km/h (122kt). Initial rate of climb from sea level 720ft/min. Service ceiling 13,500ft. Range 1272km (687nm)
172SP - Max cruising speed at sea level 233km/h (126kt), cruising speed at 75% power at 8500ft 229km/h (124kt). Initial rate of climb 730ft/min. Range 880km (475nm)

Weights
172R - Empty 726kg (1600lb), max takeoff 1111kg (2450lb)
172SP - Operating empty 730kg (1610lb), max takeoff 1160kg (2555lb)

Dimensions
Wing span 11.00m (36ft 1in), length 8.20m (26ft 11in), height 2.72m (8ft 11in). Wing area 16.3m2 (175.5sq ft)