Cessna C-172R

SOSU operates six Cessna 172R's for primary, instrument and commercial training. The Cessna C-172 is a four place, fixed gear trainer using the Lycoming IO-360 fuel injected engine turning a fixed pitch two bladed propeller. Two of these new aircraft were donated to SOSU through the generosity of the Noble Foundation.

Specifications:

Aircraft Type

Cessna 172R

Powerplant

Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A

Horsepower

160 BHP @ 2400 RPM

Propeller

McCauley 1C235/LFA7570 two bladed fixed pitch

Max TO Weight

2450 pounds

Vne

163 KIAS

Vno

129 KIAS