SECTION 1
CESSNA
GENERAL
MODEL 172RG
Total Capacity: 66 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank: 33 gallons.
Total Usable: 62 gallons.
NOTE
To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling and
minimize cross-feeding when parked on a sloping surface,
place the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT
position.
OIL
Oil Grade (Specification):
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Use to replenish
supply during first 25 hours and at the first 25-hour oil change.
Continue to use until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil
consumption has stabilized.
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: This oil must be used after first
50 hours or oil consumption has stabilized.
Recommended Viscosity For Temperature Range:
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil:
All temperatures use SAE 20W-50 or
Above 16°C (60°F) use SAE 50
-1°C (30°F) to 32°C (90°F) use SAE 40
-18°C (0°F) to 21°C (70°F) use SAE 30
Below -12°C (10°F) use SAE 20
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil:
All temperatures use SAE 20W-50 or
Above 16°C (60°F) use SAE 40 or SAE 50
-1°C (30°F) to 32°C (90°F) use SAE 40
-18°C (0°F) to 21°C (70°F) use SAE 40 or SAE 30
Below -12°C (10°F) use SAE 30
Oil Capacity:
Sump: 8 Quarts.
Total: 9 Quarts.
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Ramp: 2658 lbs.
Takeoff: 2650 lbs.
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CESSNA
SECTION 1
MODEL 172RG
GENERAL
Landing: 2650 lbs.
Weight in Baggage Compartment:
Baggage Area 1 - Station 82 to 108: 200 lbs. See note below.
Baggage Area 2 - Station 108 to 124: 50 lbs. See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage
areas 1 and 2 is 200 lbs.
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are
illustrated in Section 6.
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Dimensions of the baggage area and baggage door opening are
illustrated in detail in Section 6.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading: 15.2 lbs. / sq. ft.
Power Loading: 14.7 lbs./hp.
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