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YOUR CART

1961 Cessna 172B

52X was purchased in 2021 with a substantial discount from one of our founding members.  Our members regularly use 52X for cross country trips.  The plane has undergone an engine overhaul and a full avionics upgrade including a new digital HSI and a WAAS GPS

Avionics/Interior
  • VFR and IFR Operations  
  • Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
  • Garmin GI 275 Attitude Indicator 
  • Garmin GI 275 HSI
  • Garmin GNC 355 GPS & Radio 
  • New Interior (2023)

 Engine 
  • Continental O-300-D - 145 HP  
  • 6 Cylinder, Air-Cooled Horizontally Opposed 


Performance

Cruise Speed: 98 kts (112mph)
Maximum Range (No Reserves): 490 NM (565 Miles)
Takeoff Roll: 780 ft. 
Landing Roll: 680 ft. 
Climb Rate: 730 fpm
Useful Load: 800 lbs. 

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