This information is to be used for Flight Simulation only. For real-world navigation/planning, always consult the official Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the specific aircraft.

1986 Cessna 172P

Time, Fuel, and Distance to Climb

Maximum Rate of Climb

CONDITIONS:
Flaps Up
Full Throttle
Standard Temperature

NOTES:
1. Add 1.1 gallons of fuel for engine start, taxi, and takeoff allowance.
2. Mixture leaned above 3000 feet for maximum RPM.
3. Increase time, fuel and distance by 10% for each 10°C above standard temperature.
4. Distances shown are based on zero wind.

 

WEIGHT
LBS
PRESSURE
ALTITUDE
FT
TEMP
°C
CLIMB
SPEED
KIAS
RATE OF
CLIMB
FPM
FROM SEA LEVEL
TIME
MIN
FUEL USED
GALLONS
DISTANCE
NM

2400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.L.

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10,000

11,000

12,000

15

13

11

9

7

5

3

1

-1

-3

-5

-7

-9

76

76

75

75

74

74

73

72

72

71

71

70

70

700

655

610

560

515

470

425

375

330

285

240

190

145

0

1

3

5

7

9

11

14

17

20

24

29

35

0.0

0.3

0.6

1.0

1.4

1.7

2.2

2.6

3.1

3.6

4.2

4.9

5.8

0

2

4

6

9

11

14

18

22

26

32

38

47
Figure 5-7. Time, Fuel, and Distance to Climb
This information was obtained from a 1986 Cessna 172P Information Manual.
This information is to be used for Flight Simulation only. For real-world navigation/planning, always consult the official Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the specific aircraft.