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171 Cessna 172 Skyhawks Flight Training Aircraft Suited for Student Pilots

The Cessna Skyhawk is the ultimate single-engine training aircraft.

ATP operates one of the largest Cessna CE-172 Skyhawk training fleets. With their stable flight characteristics, advanced avionics, and proven dispatch reliability, ATP continues to invest in the Skyhawk, recently accepting delivery of 100 factory-new Cessna 172s through 2023.

  • All aircraft are equipped with moving-map GPS avionics, with some featuring Garmin's G1000 NXi electronic flight deck and autopilot technology.
  • These 172s are more spacious and offer greater performance than smaller two-seat Cessna 152s.
  • Used exclusively by students in the Airline Career Pilot Program.

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Airline Career Pilot Program graduates are being hired by the airlines

“To start, I would simply say I would not be where I am today without the training I received from ATP. The ATP program sets you up for the fast-pace training I encountered at Endeavor Air… I have met several pilots on the line that have been through ATP and I continue to promote ATP as the best flight school. If flying is your dream, ATP will get you there.”

James Kelly

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

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Features & SpecificationsDetails About the Cessna CE-172 Skyhawk

Dimensions
Engine
Fuel Capacity
Weights
Propeller
Dimensions

Dimensions

Height:

8.11 ft | 2.72 m

Length:

27.2 ft | 8.28 m

Wing Span:

36.1 ft | 11.0 m

Engine

Engine

Lycoming
  • 160 HP @ 2400 RPM
    (R- Model)
  • 180 HP @ 2700 RPM
    (S- Model and R with Modification)
  • Four Cylinder
Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity

Usable:

53 US gal | 200 liters

Weights

Weights

Maximum Ramp Weight:
(S- Model and R with Modification)

2,558 lbs | 1,160 kg

Maximum Ramp Weight:
(R- Model)

2,457 lbs | 1,114 kg

Maximum Takeoff Weight:
(S- Model and R with Modification)

2,550 lbs | 1,157 kg

Maximum Takeoff Weight:
(R- Model)

2,450 lbs | 1,111 kg

Propeller

Propeller

McCauley
  • 2 Blade
  • 75 inch (R- Model)
  • 76 inch (S- Model and R with Modification)
  • All Metal
  • Fixed Pitch
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Important Notice: Do not use information listed without referencing the full information described in the approved Owner’s Manual, POH, or POH/AFM specific to the airplane you are flying. Endurance and fuel capacities may vary considerably depending on the specific model / serial number being flown and any modifications it may have.

ATP Flight School Grows Fleet Adding 100 Cessna Skyhawk Aircraft Through 2023

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Airline Career Pilot Program graduates are being hired by the airlines

“ATP laid the foundation for success in my aviation career… from 0 experience to my dream major airline in just 5½ years.”

Jordan Lascomb

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

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