Cessna 172.

Our Cessna 172

Our Cessna 172B is piloted by Vietnam veteran Nick Parnello of Rockford, Illinois. Nick is an experienced pilot who learned to fly in the 1960s, holds a Commercial Pilot certificate with several thousand flight hours, and has owned several airplanes over the years.

Statistics for the Cessna 172B
Year Built: 1961
Seating Capacity: 4
Engine: Continental 145 HP
Cruise Speed: 120 MPH
Service Ceiling: 15,000 feet

Takeoff Ground Roll: 875 feet
Gross Weight: 2,200 pounds
Useful Fuel: 42 gallons
Wingspan: 32 feet, 2 inches
Cabin Doors: 2
Source: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest

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