N54159-Cessna172P

N-number : N54159
1981 CESSNA Model : 172P 14,000TT Aircraft Serial Number : 17274893
Engine Manufacturer : LYCOMING Model : 0-320 SERIES 50 SMOH

172P

The 172P, or Skyhawk P, was introduced in 1981 to solve the reliability problems of the "N" engine. The Lycoming O-320-D2J was a great improvement.

The "P" model also saw the maximum flap deflection decreased from 40 degrees to 30 to allow a gross weight increase from 2,300 lb (1,043 kg) to 2,400 lb (1,089 kg). A wet wing was optional, with a capacity of 62 US gallons of fuel.^[7]

The price of a new Skyhawk P was USD$33,950, with the Skyhawk P II costing USD$37,810 and the Nav/Pac equipped Skyhawk P II selling for USD$42,460.^[7]

In 1982, the "P" saw the landing lights moved from the nose to the wing to increase bulb life. The 1983 model added some minor sound-proofing improvements and thicker windows.^[7]

A second door latch pin was introduced in 1984.^[8]

Production of the "P" ended in 1986 and no more 172s were built for eleven years as legal liability rulings in the USA had pushed Cessna's insurance costs too high, resulting in dramatically increasing prices for new aircraft.

There were only 195 172s built in 1984, a rate of fewer than 4 per week.^[7]

Cessna 172 P II Skyhawk - Performance Data
Horsepower: 160
Gross Weight: 2400 lbs
Top Speed: 123 kts
Empty Weight: 1454 lbs
Cruise Speed: 120 kts
Fuel Capacity: 43 gal
Stall Speed (dirty): 46 kts
Range: 440 nm

Takeoff
Landing
Ground Roll: 890 ft
Ground Roll 540 ft
Over 50 ft obstacle: 1625 ft
Over 50 ft obstacle: 1280 ft

Rate Of Climb: 700 fpm
Ceiling: 13000 ft