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Cessna Skyhawk

Overview Avionics Specifications

• Maximum Range

  640 nm

• Maximum Cruise Speed

  124 ktas

• Maximum Occupants

  4

• Useful Load

  878 lb

• Takeoff Ground Roll

  960 ft

The Ultimate Training Aircraft

Nothing is more liberating than learning to fly. The Cessna® Skyhawk® piston is the most popular single-engine aircraft ever built and has achieved a reputation for being the ultimate training aircraft.

With simplistic flight characteristics, great visibility and a sophisticated glass cockpit outfitted with Garmin® G1000® avionics, the Cessna® Skyhawk® piston boasts a slow landing speed and a lenient stall. These characteristics make it a flight training favorite ideally suited for student pilots and it’s perfectly designed to help you soar.

Now with new interiors, these adventurous pistons provide you style and comfort, while emphasizing durability.

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Journey

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INTERIOR 360°

Explore the cabin of the Skyhawk® aircraft. Click and drag to move the camera.

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Join our team as we show you every inch of our aircraft and explain how each system and design has your mission at the forefront. Watch now for an in-depth walkthrough.

Exterior Cabin

WINGS DESIGNED FOR THE STUDENT

High wing design offers better visibility and stability as well as greater ground clearance, making it optimal for student pilots.

ENHANCED VISIBILITY

LED landing and recognition lights offer enhanced visibility and strong illumination for night flying.

EASY ACCESS

Two large cabin doors allow for convenient entry and loading for student and instructor.

BUILT FOR TRAINING

Ideal for entry-level landings, the Skyhawk® piston features a sturdy tricycle landing system and a resilient airframe.

ECONOMICAL POWER

A horizontally opposed, air-cooled, four-cylinder fuel-injected Lycoming® engine provides 180-horsepower. This steadfast engine pairs economy with convenience, making it one of the most reliable piston engines ever built.

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Airborne Solutions

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Interior

AVIATION’S ULTIMATE CLASSROOM

The Cessna® Skyhawk® piston is ideally designed for instructors, students and observers alike. With seats wrapped in durable Luxor 2, large wraparound windows, soft LED lighting throughout the cabin and cockpit dual USB ports, every lesson is enjoyed in comfort.

Join our team as we show you every inch of our aircraft and explain how each system and design has your mission at the forefront. Watch now for an in-depth walkthrough.

Exterior Cabin

Interior Refresh

Durability, versatility and functionality makes Skyhawk® the ideal trainer aircraft.

Improved Convenience

New features include optional integrated air conditioning, USB power outlets and 6-pin powered headset plugs at each seat location.

Avionics

COMMAND THE NEXT GENERATION

Advanced Display Technology

The Skyhawk® piston is powered by the latest technology in integrated cockpit avionics, the Garmin® G1000® NXi. The new Garmin® GI 275 electronic standby lets you keep the classic look of your standby instruments while upgrading to a modern, sleek glass touchscreen display.

• Standard Features
• Optional Features

• ADS-B out and in
• Wireless data base and flight plan loading
• Integrated VFR sectional charts
• IFR high and low charts with Night Mode
• COM frequency decoding
• Vertical Situation Display
• Selectable visual approaches

• Garmin® GFC - 700 Autopilot
• Garmin® Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP)
• Garmin® Underspeed Protection (USP)
• Garmin® Connext Satellite Iridium
• Surface Watch for runway safety

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Specifications

• Length
• Height
• Wingspan

Length

27 ft 2 in (8.3 m)

Height

8 ft 11 in (2.7 m)

Wingspan

36 ft 1 in (11.00 m)

Dimensions

Length	27 ft 2 in (8.3 m)
Height	8 ft 11 in (2.7 m)
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in (11.00 m)
Wing Area	174 sq ft (16.17 sq m)

Cabin Interior

Height	48 in (1.2 m)
Width	40 in (1.00 m)
Length	11 ft 10 in (3.6 m)
Maximum Occupants	4

Baggage Capacity

Weight	120 lb (54 kg)
Volume	30 cu ft (0.85 cu m)

Weights

Maximum Ramp Weight	2,558 lb (1,160 kg)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2,550 lb (1,157 kg)
Maximum Landing Weight	2,550 lb (1,157 kg)
Usable Fuel Weight	318 lb (144 kg)
Usable Fuel Volume	53 gal (201 l)
Basic Empty Weight	1,680 lb (762 kg)
Useful Load	878 lb (398 kg)
Maximum Payload	870 lb (395 kg)
Full Fuel Payload	560 lb (254 kg)

Performance

Maximum Cruise Speed	124 ktas (230 km/h)
Maximum Range	640 nm (1,185 km)
Takeoff Distance	1,630 ft (497 m)
Ground Roll	960 ft (293 m)
Landing Distance	1,335 ft (407 m)
Ground Roll	575 ft (175 m)
Service Ceiling	14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Maximum Climb Rate	730 fpm (223 mpm)
Maximum Limit Speed	163 kias (302 km/h)
Stall Speed	48 kcas (89 km/h)

Powerplant

Manufacturer	Lycoming
Model	IO-360-L2A
Power Output	180 hp (180 hp)
Propeller Manufacturer	McCauley
Description	2 blade metal, fixed pitch

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