cessna-172-training-supplement

SECTION 3
Performance / Weight & Balance
V-Speeds (KIAS) & Limitations for R & S Models
Speeds listed below are in Knots Indicated Airspeed (KIAS).
Max Horsepower
Max GTW (Normal)
Max GTW (Utility)
Max Ramp
S (& R w/ 72-01 Mod.)
180hp
2,550lbs
2,200lbs
2,558lbs
Description
Airspeed
Indicator Marking
V SO 40
V S 48
Stall speed in landing
configuration
Stall speed in clean
configuration
Bottom of White Arc
Bottom of Green Arc
V X 62 Best angle of climb
V Y 74 Best rate of climb
90 @ 1,900lbs
V A
105 @ 2,550lbs
Maneuvering speed
V R 55 Rotation speed
V FE 10° 110
Maximum flap extension
speed with 10° of flaps
V FE 20-30° 85 speed with 20-30° of
Maximum flap extension
flaps
V NO 129
Maximum structural
cruising speed
Top of White Arc
Top of Green Arc
V NE 163 Never exceed speed Red Line
V G 68 Best glide speed
Maximum demonstrated crosswind 15 knots with full flaps, 20 knots with flaps 10°
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