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Cessna 172
Private pilots are allowed to fly any aircraft for which they are appropriately rated. ”Appropriately rated“ refers to the successful training in a specific category and class rating of aircraft. An example of ”category“ would be ”airplane“ or ”helicopter“ while an example of ”class rating“ would be ”single-engine land“ meaning the aircraft has one engine and is limited to operations on land rather than on water. So, upon completion of your Private Pilot Certificate rated for ”airplane, single-engine land“ although you may have trained in a <anchor>Cessna 172</anchor> you are allowed to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) in any aircraft that is a single-engine land airplane, a Piper Archer for example. Acting as pilot-in-command means you have the final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft and the safety of the flight. Some aircraft may require additional authorization to act as PIC, known as receiving an endorsement, such as tailwheel or high-performance aircraft.
Cessna 172 Skyhawks / ATP Flight School
Brand New Cessna 172 sitting on the runway

Aircraft Fleet & AATDs

# 271 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 ordering 40 new aircraft. With 135 Skyhawks on order, ATP is committed to providing students with unparalleled access to a modern and advanced fleet, so they can achieve their airline career goals on the fastest timeline possible.

- 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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## Renowned Training Platform

The Cessna 172 has been a renowned and reliable training aircraft for many decades. The stable and easy to fly aircraft provides the ideal platform for you to learn to fly and each one is professionally maintained by ATP's safety-focused maintenance department.

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## Largest Single-Engine Fleet

ATP is the nation's largest flight school and has 271 Cessna 172 Skyhawks in the fleet.

## Newest Cessna 172 Flight Training Fleet

ATP Flight School's extensive Cessna 172 fleet includes both K-P and R-S models with nearly 95% of ATP's Skyhawk fleet are the newer R-S models.

## Garmin G1000 Equipped

The newest aircraft in the Skyhawk fleet feature the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, providing you with the latest in general aviation glass-panel technology, designed for both VFR and IFR flying.

## Straight from the Factory

ATP Flight School is accepting delivery of 40 brand new Cessna 172s each year through 2026.

## A Better Environment

ATP's Cessna fleet only consists of the larger four-seat 172 Skyhawks, providing you with a more comfortable training environment compared to the smaller two-seat Cessna 152s and Diamond DA-20s. Discover the difference during your Admissions Flight.

## 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

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's Skyhawk Fleet Continues to Grow  Orders 40 New Cessna 172 Skyhawks



## Free Online ModuleAdmissions Flight

#### Learn the Basics of Flying

We invite you to visit an ATP Flight Training Center for an in-person look at ATP's training aircraft and the exciting training awaits you. ATP's Admissions Flight is a great way to experience the level of professional flight training ATP provides and will give you further insight on what to expect during your future program.

## 360° Virtual Tour A Closer Look at the Cessna 172

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