CESSNA SECTION 5

MODEL 172S NAV III PERFORMANCE

GFC 700 AFCS

PERFORMANCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Use of Performance Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Sample Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Takeoff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Fuel Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Demonstrated Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Airspeed Calibration - Normal Static Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Airspeed Calibration - Alternate Static Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Temperature Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Stall Speeds At 2550 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Crosswind Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Short Field Takeoff Distance At 2550 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Short Field Takeoff Distance At 2400 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Short Field Takeoff Distance At 2200 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Maximum Rate Of Climb At 2550 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Time, Fuel And Distance To Climb At 2550 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Cruise Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Range Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Endurance Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Short Field Landing Distance At 2550 Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

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GFC 700 AFCS

INTRODUCTION
Performance data charts on the following pages are presented so that
you may know what to expect from the airplane under various
conditions and to facilitate the planning of flights in detail with
reasonable accuracy. The data in the charts has been computed from
actual flight tests with the airplane and engine in good condition and
using average piloting techniques.

It should be noted that performance information presented in the range

and endurance profile charts allows for 45 minutes reserve fuel at the
specified power setting. Fuel flow data for cruise is based on the
recommended lean mixture setting at all altitudes. Some indeterminate
variables such as mixture leaning technique, fuel metering
characteristics, engine and propeller condition, and air turbulence may
account for variations of 10% or more in range and endurance.
Therefore, it is important to utilize all available information to estimate
the fuel required for the particular flight and to flight plan in a
conservative manner.

USE OF PERFORMANCE CHARTS

Performance data is presented in tabular or graphical form to illustrate
the effect of different variables. Sufficiently detailed information is
provided in the tables so that conservative values can be selected and
used to determine the particular performance figure with reasonable
accuracy.

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GFC 700 AFCS

SAMPLE PROBLEM
The following sample flight problem utilizes information from the
various charts to determine the predicted performance data for a typical
flight. Assume the following information has already been determined:

AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION:
Takeoff weight 2550 Pounds
Usable fuel 53.0 Gallons

TAKEOFF CONDITIONS:
Field pressure altitude 1500 Feet
Temperature 28°C (16°C Above Standard)
Wind component along runway 12 Knot Head Wind
Field length 3500 Feet

CRUISE CONDITIONS:
Total distance 360 Nautical Miles
Pressure altitude 7500 Feet
Temperature 16°C (16°C Above Standard)
Expected wind enroute 10 Knot Head Wind

LANDING CONDITIONS:
Field pressure altitude 2000 Feet
Temperature 25°C
Field length 3000 Feet

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SAMPLE PROBLEM (Continued)

TAKEOFF
The takeoff distance chart, Figure 5-5, should be consulted, keeping in
mind that distances shown are based on the short field technique.
Conservative distances can be established by reading the chart at the
next higher value of weight, altitude and temperature. For example, in
this particular sample problem, the takeoff distance information
presented for a weight of 2550 pounds, pressure altitude of 2000 feet
and a temperature of 30°C should be used and results in the following:

Ground roll 1285 Feet

Total distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle 2190 Feet
These distances are well within the available takeoff field length.
However, a correction for the effect of wind may be made based on
information presented in the note section of the takeoff chart. The
correction for a 12 knot head wind is:

12 Knots
X 10% = 13% Decrease
9 Knots

This results in the following distances, corrected for wind:

Ground roll, zero wind 1285 Feet

Decrease in ground roll (1285 feet X 13%) -167 Feet
Corrected ground roll 1118 Feet

Total distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle, zero wind 2190 Feet

Decrease in total distance (2190 feet X 13%) -285 Feet
Corrected total distance to clear 50-foot obstacle 1905 Feet

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GFC 700 AFCS

SAMPLE PROBLEM (Continued)

CRUISE
The cruising altitude should be selected based on a consideration of
trip length, winds aloft and the airplane's performance. A typical
cruising altitude and the expected wind enroute have been given for
this sample problem. However, the power setting selection for cruise
must be determined based on several considerations. These include
the cruise performance characteristics presented in Figure 5-8, the
range profile chart presented in Figure 5-9, and the endurance profile
chart presented in Figure 5-10.

The relationship between power and range is illustrated by the range

profile chart. Considerable fuel savings and longer range result when
lower power settings are used. For this sample problem, a cruise power
of approximately 65% will be used.

The cruise performance chart, Figure 5-8, is entered at 8000 feet

pressure altitude and 20°C above standard temperature. These values
most nearly correspond to the planned altitude and expected
temperature conditions. The engine speed chosen is 2600 RPM, which
results in the following:

Power 64%
True airspeed 117 Knots
Cruise fuel flow 8.9 GPH

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GFC 700 AFCS

SAMPLE PROBLEM (Continued)

FUEL REQUIRED
The total fuel requirement for the flight may be estimated using the
performance information in Figure 5-7 and Figure 5-8. For this sample
problem, the time, fuel and distance to climb may be determined from
Figure 5-7 for normal climb. The difference between the values shown
in the table for 2000 feet and 8000 feet results in the following:

Time: 11 Minutes
Fuel: 2.2 Gallons
Distance: 15 Nautical Miles
These values are for a standard temperature and are sufficiently
accurate for most flight planning purposes. However, a further
correction for the effect of temperature may be made as noted on the
climb chart. The approximate effect of a nonstandard temperature is to
increase the time, fuel and distance by 10% for each 10°C above
standard temperature, due to the lower rate of climb. In this case,
assuming a temperature 16°C above standard the correction would be:

16°C
X 10% = 16% Increase
10°C
With this factor included, the fuel estimate would be calculated as
follows:

Fuel to climb, standard temperature 2.2 Gallons

Increase due to non-standard temperature (2.2 X 16%) 0.4 Gallons
Corrected fuel to climb 2.6 Gallons
Using a similar procedure for the distance to climb results in 18 nautical
miles.

The resultant cruise distance is:

Total distance 360 Nautical Miles

Climb distance -18 Nautical Miles
Cruise distance 342 Nautical Miles

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GFC 700 AFCS

SAMPLE PROBLEM (Continued)

FUEL REQUIRED (Continued)

With an expected 10 knot head wind, the ground speed for cruise is
predicted to be:
117 Knots
-10 Knots
107 Knots

Therefore, the time required for the cruise portion of the trip is:

342 Nautical Miles = 3.2 Hours

107 Knots
The fuel required for cruise is:

3.2 hours X 8.9 gallons/hour = 28.5 Gallons

A 45-minute reserve requires:

45
X 8.9 gallons/hour = 6.7 Gallons
60
The total estimated fuel required is as follows:

Engine start, taxi, and takeoff 1.4 Gallons

Climb 2.6 Gallons
Cruise 28.5 Gallons
Reserve 6.7 Gallons
Total fuel required 39.2 Gallons

Once the flight is underway, ground speed checks will provide a more
accurate basis for estimating the time enroute and the corresponding
fuel required to complete the trip with ample reserve.

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GFC 700 AFCS

SAMPLE PROBLEM (Continued)

LANDING
A procedure similar to takeoff should be used for estimating the landing
distance at the destination airport. Figure 5-11 presents landing
distance information for the short field technique. The distances
corresponding to 2000 feet and 30°C are as follows:

Ground roll 650 Feet

Total distance to clear a 50-foot obstacle 1455 Feet
A correction for the effect of wind may be made based on information
presented in the note section of the landing chart, using the same
procedure as outlined for takeoff.

DEMONSTRATED OPERATING TEMPERATURE

Satisfactory engine cooling has been demonstrated for this airplane
with an outside air temperature 23°C above standard. This is not to be
considered as an operating limitation. Reference should be made to
Section 2 for engine operating limitations.

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PERFORMANCE MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS

AIRSPEED CALIBRATION

NORMAL STATIC SOURCE

CONDITIONS:

Power required for level flight or maximum power descent.

Flaps
UP
KIAS 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160

KCAS 56 62 70 78 87 97 107 117 127 137 147 157

Flaps
10°
KIAS 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 --- --- --- ---

KCAS 51 57 63 71 80 89 99 109 --- --- --- ---

Flaps
FULL
KIAS 40 50 60 70 80 85 --- --- --- --- --- ---

KCAS 50 56 63 72 81 86 --- --- --- --- --- ---

Figure 5-1 (Sheet 1 of 2)

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MODEL 172S NAV III PERFORMANCE
GFC 700 AFCS

AIRSPEED CALIBRATION

ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE

CONDITIONS:
Power required for level flight or maximum power descent.

FLAPS
UP
KIAS --- 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
ALT
KIAS --- 50 60 73 82 92 102 112 122 132 143 153 163
FLAPS
10°
KIAS 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 --- --- --- --- --- ---
ALT
KIAS 40 54 64 73 83 93 103 114 --- --- --- --- --- ---
FLAPS
FULL
KIAS 40 50 60 70 80 85 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
ALT
KIAS 42 53 63 73 83 88 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---

NOTE
Windows and ventilators closed. Cabin heat, cabin air and
defroster on maximum.

Figure 5-1 (Sheet 2)*

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PERFORMANCE MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS

TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART

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MODEL 172S NAV III PERFORMANCE
GFC 700 AFCS

STALL SPEED AT 2550 POUNDS

CONDITIONS:
Power IDLE
MOST REARWARD CENTER OF GRAVITY
ANGLE OF BANK
FLAP
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SETTINGS
KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS
UP 48 53 52 57 62 63 76 75
10° 42 50 45 54 54 59 70 71
FULL 40 48 43 52 52 57 65 68

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KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS
UP 48 53 52 57 61 63 76 75
10° 43 51 46 55 56 61 71 72
FULL 40 48 43 52 52 57 65 68
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NOTE
• Altitude loss during a stall recovery may be as much as
230 feet.

• KIAS values are approximate.

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PERFORMANCE MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS

CROSSWIND COMPONENT
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Takeoff, Flaps 10° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 KNOTS
Landing, Flaps 10°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 KNOTS
Landing, Flaps FULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 KNOTS

Figure 5-4

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MODEL 172S NAV III PERFORMANCE
GFC 700 AFCS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF DISTANCE

AT 2550 POUNDS
CONDITIONS:
Flaps 10°
Full Throttle prior to brake release.
Paved, Level, Dry Runway Lift Off: 51 KIAS
Zero Wind Speed at 50 Feet: 56 KIAS

0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

Total Total Total Total Total
Pressure Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet
Altitude Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To
Feet Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear
Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50
Foot Foot Foot Foot Foot
Obst Obst Obst Obst Obst
Sea Level 860 1465 925 1575 995 1690 1070 1810 1150 1945
1000 940 1600 1010 1720 1090 1850 1170 1990 1260 2135
2000 1025 1755 1110 1890 1195 2035 1285 2190 1380 2355
3000 1125 1925 1215 2080 1310 2240 1410 2420 1515 2605
4000 1235 2120 1335 2295 1440 2480 1550 2685 1660 2880
5000 1355 2345 1465 2545 1585 2755 1705 2975 1825 3205
6000 1495 2605 1615 2830 1745 3075 1875 3320 2010 3585
7000 1645 2910 1785 3170 1920 3440 2065 3730 2215 4045
8000 1820 3265 1970 3575 2120 3880 2280 4225 2450 4615
NOTE
• Short field technique as specified in Section 4.
• Prior to takeoff from fields above 3000 feet pressure altitude, the mixture
should be leaned to give maximum RPM in a full throttle, static run-up.
• Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots head wind. For operation with
tail winds up to 10 knots, increase distances by 10% for each 2 knots.
• For operation on dry grass runway, increase distances by 15% of the
“ground roll” figure.

Figure 5-5 (Sheet 1 of 3)

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GFC 700 AFCS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF DISTANCE

AT 2400 POUNDS
CONDITIONS:
Flaps 10°
Full Throttle prior to brake release.
Paved, Level, Dry Runway Lift Off: 48 KIAS
Zero Wind Speed at 50 Feet: 54 KIAS

0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

Total Total Total Total Total
Pressure Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet
Altitude Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To
Feet Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear
Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50
Foot Foot Foot Foot Foot
Obst Obst Obst Obst Obst
Sea Level 745 1275 800 1370 860 1470 925 1570 995 1685
1000 810 1390 875 1495 940 1605 1010 1720 1085 1845
2000 885 1520 955 1635 1030 1760 1110 1890 1190 2030
3000 970 1665 1050 1795 1130 1930 1215 2080 1305 2230
4000 1065 1830 1150 1975 1240 2130 1335 2295 1430 2455
5000 1170 2015 1265 2180 1360 2355 1465 2530 1570 2715
6000 1285 2230 1390 2410 1500 2610 1610 2805 1725 3015
7000 1415 2470 1530 2685 1650 2900 1770 3125 1900 3370
8000 1560 2755 1690 3000 1815 3240 1950 3500 2095 3790
NOTE
• Short field technique as specified in Section 4.
• Prior to takeoff from fields above 3000 feet pressure altitude, the mixture
should be leaned to give maximum RPM in a full throttle, static run-up.
• Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots head wind. For operation with
tail winds up to 10 knots, increase distances by 10% for each 2 knots.
• For operation on dry grass runway, increase distances by 15% of the
“ground roll” figure.

Figure 5-5 (Sheet 2)

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MODEL 172S NAV III PERFORMANCE
GFC 700 AFCS

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF DISTANCE

AT 2200 POUNDS
CONDITIONS:
Flaps 10°
Full Throttle prior to brake release.
Paved, Level, Dry Runway Lift Off: 44 KIAS
Zero Wind Speed at 50 Feet: 50 KIAS

0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

Total Total Total Total Total
Pressure Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet
Altitude Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To
Feet Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear
Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50
Foot Foot Foot Foot Foot
Obst Obst Obst Obst Obst
Sea Level 610 1055 655 1130 705 1205 760 1290 815 1380
1000 665 1145 720 1230 770 1315 830 1410 890 1505
2000 725 1250 785 1340 845 1435 905 1540 975 1650
3000 795 1365 860 1465 925 1570 995 1685 1065 1805
4000 870 1490 940 1605 1010 1725 1090 1855 1165 1975
5000 955 1635 1030 1765 1110 1900 1195 2035 1275 2175
6000 1050 1800 1130 1940 1220 2090 1310 2240 1400 2395
7000 1150 1985 1245 2145 1340 2305 1435 2475 1540 2650
8000 1270 2195 1370 2375 1475 2555 1580 2745 1695 2950
NOTE
• Short field technique as specified in Section 4.
• Prior to takeoff from fields above 3000 feet pressure altitude, the mixture
should be leaned to give maximum RPM in a full throttle, static run-up.
• Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots head wind. For operation with
tail winds up to 10 knots, increase distances by 10% for each 2 knots.
• For operation on dry grass runway, increase distances by 15% of the
“ground roll” figure.

Figure 5-5 (Sheet 3)

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GFC 700 AFCS

MAXIMUM RATE OF CLIMB

AT 2550 POUNDS
CONDITIONS:

Flaps UP
Full Throttle

Pressure Rate of Climb - FPM

Climb Speed
Altitude
- KIAS -20°C 0°C 20°C 40°C
Feet
Sea Level 74 855 785 710 645
2000 73 760 695 625 560
4000 73 685 620 555 495
6000 73 575 515 450 390
8000 72 465 405 345 285
10,000 72 360 300 240 180
12,000 72 255 195 135 ---

NOTE
Mixture leaned above 3000 feet pressure altitude for
maximum RPM.

Figure 5-6

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GFC 700 AFCS

TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB

AT 2550 POUNDS
CONDITIONS:
Flaps UP
Full Throttle
Standard Temperature

Pressure Climb Rate of From Sea Level

Temp
Altitude Speed Climb Time Fuel Used Distance
Feet °C KIAS FPM Minutes Gallons NM
Sea Level 15 74 730 0 0.0 0
1000 13 73 695 1 0.4 2
2000 11 73 655 3 0.8 4
3000 9 73 620 4 1.2 6
4000 7 73 600 6 1.5 8
5000 5 73 550 8 1.9 10
6000 3 73 505 10 2.2 13
7000 1 73 455 12 2.6 16
8000 -1 72 410 14 3.0 19
9000 -3 72 360 17 3.4 22
10,000 -5 72 315 20 3.9 27
11,000 -7 72 265 24 4.4 32
12,000 -9 72 220 28 5.0 38

NOTE
• Add 1.4 gallons of fuel for engine start, taxi and takeoff
allowance.
• Mixture leaned above 3000 feet pressure altitude for
maximum RPM.
• Increase time, fuel and distance by 10% for each 10°C
above standard temperature.
• Distances shown are based on zero wind.
Figure 5-7

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CRUISE PERFORMANCE
CONDITIONS:
2550 Pounds
Recommended Lean Mixture

Pressure 20°C BELOW STANDARD 20°C ABOVE

Altitude RPM STANDARD TEMP TEMPERATURE STANDARD TEMP
Feet % % %
MCP KTAS GPH MCP KTAS GPH MCP KTAS GPH
2000 2550 83 117 11.1 77 118 10.5 72 117 9.9
2500 78 115 10.6 73 115 9.9 68 115 9.4
2400 69 111 9.6 64 110 9.0 60 109 8.5
2300 61 105 8.6 57 104 8.1 53 102 7.7
2200 53 99 7.7 50 97 7.3 47 95 6.9
2100 47 92 6.9 44 90 6.6 42 89 6.3

4000 2600 83 120 11.1 77 120 10.4 72 119 9.8

2550 79 118 10.6 73 117 9.9 68 117 9.4
2500 74 115 10.1 69 115 9.5 64 114 8.9
2400 65 110 9.1 61 109 8.5 57 107 8.1
2300 58 104 8.2 54 102 7.7 51 101 7.3
2200 51 98 7.4 48 96 7.0 45 94 6.7
2100 45 91 6.6 42 89 6.4 40 87 6.1

6000 2650 83 122 11.1 77 122 10.4 72 121 9.8

2600 78 120 10.6 73 119 9.9 68 118 9.4
2500 70 115 9.6 65 114 9.0 60 112 8.5
2400 62 109 8.6 57 108 8.2 54 106 7.7
2300 54 103 7.8 51 101 7.4 48 99 7.0
2200 48 96 7.1 45 94 6.7 43 92 6.4

NOTE
• Maximum cruise power using recommended lean
mixture is 75% MCP. Power settings above 75% MCP
are listed to aid interpolation. Operations above 75%
MCP must use full rich mixture.
• Cruise speeds are shown for an airplane equipped with
speed fairings. Without speed fairings, decrease speeds
shown by 2 knots.
Figure 5-8 (Sheet 1 of 2)

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CRUISE PERFORMANCE
CONDITIONS:
2550 Pounds
Recommended Lean Mixture
.

Pressure 20°C BELOW STANDARD 20°C ABOVE

Altitude RPM STANDARD TEMP TEMPERATURE STANDARD TEMP
Feet % % %
MCP KTAS GPH MCP KTAS GPH MCP KTAS GPH
8000 2700 83 125 11.1 77 124 10.4 71 123 9.7
2650 78 122 10.5 72 122 9.9 67 120 9.3
2600 74 120 10.0 68 119 9.4 64 117 8.9
2500 65 114 9.1 61 112 8.6 57 111 8.1
2400 58 108 8.2 54 106 7.8 51 104 7.4
2300 52 101 7.5 48 99 7.1 46 97 6.8
2200 46 94 6.8 43 92 6.5 41 90 6.2

10,000 2700 78 124 10.5 72 123 9.8 67 122 9.3

2650 73 122 10.0 68 120 9.4 63 119 8.9
2600 69 119 9.5 64 117 9.0 60 115 8.5
2500 62 113 8.7 57 111 8.2 54 109 7.8
2400 55 106 7.9 51 104 7.5 49 102 7.1
2300 49 100 7.2 46 97 6.8 44 95 6.5

12,000 2650 69 121 9.5 64 119 8.9 60 117 8.5

2600 65 118 9.1 61 116 8.5 57 114 8.1
2500 58 111 8.3 54 109 7.8 51 107 7.4
2400 52 105 7.5 49 102 7.1 46 100 6.8
2300 47 98 6.9 44 95 6.6 41 92 6.3
NOTE
• Maximum cruise power using recommended lean
mixture is 75% MCP. Power settings above 75% MCP
are listed to aid interpolation. Operations above 75%
MCP must use full rich mixture.
• Cruise speeds are shown for an airplane equipped with
speed fairings. Without speed fairings, decrease speeds
shown by 2 knots.

Figure 5-8 (Sheet 2)

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GFC 700 AFCS

RANGE PROFILE
45 MINUTES RESERVE
53 GALLONS USABLE FUEL
CONDITIONS:
2550 Pounds Standard Temperature
Recommended Lean Mixture for Cruise at all altitudes Zero Wind
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• Cruise speeds are shown for an airplane equipped with speed
fairings. Without speed fairings, decrease speeds shown by 2
knots.
Figure 5-9

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CESSNA SECTION 5
MODEL 172S NAV III PERFORMANCE
GFC 700 AFCS

ENDURANCE PROFILE
45 MINUTES RESERVE
53 GALLONS USABLE FUEL
CONDITIONS:
2550 Pounds Standard Temperature
Recommended Lean Mixture for Cruise at all altitudes
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Figure 5-10

172SPHBUS-00 U.S. 5-23

SECTION 5 CESSNA
PERFORMANCE MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS

SHORT FIELD LANDING DISTANCE

AT 2550 POUNDS
CONDITIONS:
Flaps FULL Zero Wind
Power IDLE Paved, Level, Dry Runway
Maximum Braking Speed at 50 ft: 61 KIAS

0°C 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C

Total Total Total Total Total
Pressure Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet
Altitude Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To Gnd To
Feet Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear Roll Clear
Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet 50
Foot Foot Foot Foot Foot
Obst Obst Obst Obst Obst
Sea Level 545 1290 565 1320 585 1350 605 1380 625 1415
1000 565 1320 585 1350 605 1385 625 1420 650 1450
2000 585 1355 610 1385 630 1420 650 1455 670 1490
3000 610 1385 630 1425 655 1460 675 1495 695 1530
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7000 705 1545 730 1585 760 1625 785 1665 810 1705
8000 735 1585 760 1630 790 1670 815 1715 840 1755

NOTE
• Short field technique as specified in Section 4.
• Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots head wind.
For operation with tail winds up to 10 knots, increase
distances by 10% for each 2 knots.
• For operation on dry grass runway, increase distances
by 45% of the “ground roll” figure.
• If landing with flaps up, increase the approach speed by
9 KIAS and allow for 35% longer distances.
Figure 5-11

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