[Limits] Maximum takeoff (gross) weight?
2300 lbs. (Normal category). Ref: Performance & Specifications table, p.2. oai_citation:1‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Limits] Utility category maximum weight?
2000 lbs. Ref: Operating Limitations, p.24. oai_citation:2‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Limits] Baggage compartment limit?
120 lbs max. Ref: Performance & Specifications, p.2. oai_citation:3‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Fuel] Total fuel capacity?
42 gallons total (21 gal each tank). Ref: Perf & Specs p.2; Servicing Requirements p.55. oai_citation:4‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Fuel] Usable fuel (all flight conditions)?
39 gallons usable (all flight). Ref: Perf/Range notes p.2, Cruise table uses 39 gal; Fuel quantity data p.11. oai_citation:5‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Fuel] Additional usable fuel in level flight?
About 2 gallons (1 gal per tank) additionally usable in level flight. Ref: Fuel Quantity Data table, p.11. oai_citation:6‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Fuel] Minimum fuel grade?
80/87 aviation gasoline. Ref: Servicing Requirements, p.55. oai_citation:7‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Oil] Oil capacity and minimum for operation?
8 quarts total; do not operate with less than 6 quarts. Ref: Servicing Procedures, p.34 & p.55. oai_citation:8‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Oil] Recommended oil grades vs temperature?
SAE 40 above 40°F; SAE 20 below 40°F. Ref: Servicing Requirements, p.55 & p.34. oai_citation:9‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Engine] Engine model and rated power?
Continental O‑300‑D; 145 hp @ 2700 RPM. Ref: Perf & Specs p.2; Engine limits p.25. oai_citation:10‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Propeller] Type and diameter?
Fixed‑pitch, ~76 in diameter. Ref: Perf & Specs, p.2. oai_citation:11‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Electrical] System voltage and battery?
14‑volt DC system; 12‑volt battery on firewall. Ref: Electrical System, p.13. oai_citation:12‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Electrical] What does the red generator light mean?
It indicates loss of generator output (will illuminate at low RPM or before start with battery/external power ON). It does not show battery drain. Ref: p.13. oai_citation:13‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Airspeed] Maneuvering speed (Va)?
122 MPH. Ref: Airspeed Limitations, p.24. oai_citation:14‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Airspeed] Maximum flap‑extended speed (Vfe)?
100 MPH (top of white arc). Ref: Airspeed Limitations, p.24. oai_citation:15‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Airspeed] Normal operating range (green arc)?
59–140 MPH. Ref: Airspeed Limitations, p.24. oai_citation:16‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Airspeed] Caution range (yellow arc)?
140–174 MPH (smooth air only). Ref: Airspeed Limitations, p.24. oai_citation:17‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Airspeed] Never exceed speed (Vne)?
174 MPH (red line). Ref: Airspeed Limitations, p.24. oai_citation:18‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Takeoff] Rotation cue (normal takeoff)?
Lift nosewheel at ~60 MPH. Ref: Normal Take‑Off, p.8. oai_citation:19‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Climb] Normal initial climb speed?
~85 MPH. Ref: Normal Take‑Off/Climb, p.8–9. oai_citation:20‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Climb] Best rate of climb (Vy)?
~80 MPH at sea level; ~77 MPH at 10,000 ft. Ref: Max Performance Climb, p.9 & p.18. oai_citation:21‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Climb] Best angle of climb (Vx)?
~65 MPH at sea level; ~71 MPH at 10,000 ft. Ref: Climb speeds, p.18. oai_citation:22‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Climb] Normal climb speed range?
80–90 MPH, flaps up, full throttle. Ref: p.9 & p.18. oai_citation:23‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf
[Stalls] Power‑off stall (flaps UP) at 2300 lbs (CAS)?
~57 MPH CAS (0° bank). Ref: Stalling Speeds table, p.38. oai_citation:24‡1964 Cessna 172F POH.pdf