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How much passenger weight can a Cessna 172 carry?
There is no published “passenger weight limit” on any Cessna 172. The “gross weight” has varied, and increased during production from the 2400 lb I dealt with in the 172P to the 2550 lb I understand is max in the 172SP. There’s a max weight limit in the baggage area, but the rest is up to the pilot.
How many people can ride in a Cessna 172?
In 1956, Cessna started building the 172 training plane – and more than 60 years on, it’s still in production. Why has it been so popular? It can seat four people, in a squeeze, and weighs a little under 800kg without fuel or its passengers.
Can I fit in a Cessna 172?
The newer 172s come with adjustable seats that move up and down in addition to fore and aft, so they fit a variety of body sizes. Your best bet is to just sit in a plane and see how it feels. Any flight school should allow you to do this, just give them a call.
How much do you have to weigh to be a pilot?
Candidates must weigh 160 to 231 pounds, depending on height. Depending on age, men cannot have more than 20 to 24 percent body fat, while women cannot have more than 28 to 32 percent body fat. Pilots also must be able to complete a minimum number of push-ups and sit-ups and finish a timed 1 ½-mile run.
How heavy is a Cessna 172?
1,669 lbs
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How much weight can a Cessna fly?
How much weight can a Cessna 206 carry?
A first-time 206 operator will do a double take when they realize the airplane’s max load hovers just shy of 1,500 pounds, measured against its 3,789-pound max takeoff weight. Cessna recently increased the 206’s useful load by 180 pounds based on customer demands.
How much does a Cessna 172 cost new?
You may ask, how much is a new Cessna 172 today? The Skyhawk goes out the door with pricing (from 2018) in the range from $369,000 to $438,000, depending on options—like the Garmin G1000 NXi.