N4287Q
Cessna 172
An honest, classic Skyhawk at our lowest hourly rate. IFR-equipped with a Garmin 430W. This is where many members fly their first solo — and keep coming back for the price.
Technical characteristics
- Engine
- Lycoming O-320 series, 150 hp
- Propeller
- Fixed-pitch, 2-blade
- Cruise (75%)
- ≈ 105–110 KTAS
- Fuel capacity
- ≈ 42 gal (38 usable) — top off after flight
- Typical fuel burn
- ≈ 8 gph
- Useful load
- ≈ 900 lb (verify current W&B)
- Range (with reserve)
- ≈ 420 nm
- Service ceiling
- ≈ 13,100 ft
- Seats
- 4
- Avionics
- Garmin 430W GPS, dual nav/com, IFR, oil-pan heater
V-speeds
| Vso (stall, landing config) | ≈ 42 KIAS |
| Vs1 (stall, clean) | ≈ 48 KIAS |
| Vx (best angle) | ≈ 59 KIAS |
| Vy (best rate) | ≈ 73 KIAS |
| Va (maneuvering, max wt) | ≈ 97 KIAS |
| Vfe (full flaps) | ≈ 85 KIAS |
| Vne (never exceed) | ≈ 158 KIAS |
| Best glide | ≈ 65 KIAS |
Reference only. Figures above are typical for the type, for familiarization and flight planning. The POH aboard the aircraft is the authoritative source — verify tail-specific numbers, especially useful load, against the aircraft's current weight & balance.
Who flies it, and how
Students & hour-builders
The club's lowest rate and the classic Skyhawk manners that first solos are made of. No wheel pants means it's also approved for unpaved fields after a soft-field checkout.
Winter flyers
Oil-pan heater installed — remember club cold-weather rules: preheat below 32°F, no operations below 10°F.
N4287Q is waiting on the ramp.
Members reserve it online and pay only for the hours they fly. Come see it in person at the next monthly meeting.
Questions? Call Mark Sheprow, Membership Officer — 732.685.3473