SECTION 5
CESSNA
PERFORMANCE
MODEL 172RG
TIME, FUEL, AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB
' NORMAL CLIMB - 90 KIAS]
CONDITIONS:
Flaps Up
Gear Up
2500 RPM
25 Inches Hg or Full Throttle
Mixture Leaned above 3000 Feet
Cowl Flaps Open
Standard Temperature
NOTES:
1.
Add 1.4 gallons of fuel for engine start, taxi, and takeoff allowance.
2.
Increase time, fuel and distance by 10% for each 10°C above standard temperature.
3.
Distances shown are based on zero wind.
Figure 5-6. Time, Fuel, and Distance to Climb (Sheet 2 of 2)
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CESSNA
SECTION 5
MODEL 172RG
PERFORMANCE
CRUISE PERFORMANCE
PRESSURE ALTITUDE 2000 FEET
NOTE
For best fuel economy, operate at the leanest mixture that
results in smooth en
g
ine operation or at peak EGT if an
EGT indicator is installed.
Figure 5-7. Cruise Perfomance(Sheet
1 of 6)
1 July 1979
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CONDITIONS:
2650 Founds
Recommended Lean Mixture
Cowl Flaps Closed