Plane Spotting - Cessna Cessna 172 Skyhawk

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Classic Cessna 172 Skyhawk on the ramp with registration N79241 in prime flying weather.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Cessna 172 at Gastonia municipal airport registration November 790241

Registration N79241

ICAO Type C172

Model Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Manufacturer Cessna

Livery White with blue and red striping

Military Civilian

Engine Lycoming O-320 series (commonly used on Cessna 172)

Thrust 160-180 hp (typical for this model)

Wingspan 11.0 m

Length 8.3 m

Height 2.7 m

MTOW 1,111 kg

Range 1,185 km

Capacity 4 passengers

Cruise Speed 226 km/h

Noise Rating Typically 70-75 dB on takeoff (not certified to modern ICAO noise chapters)