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Old 10th Aug 2010, 00:01
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Big Pistons Forever
 
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The significant differences between a C172N and a P are as follows

1) engine: N has a lycoming O320 H2AD vs P with a O320 D2J, but both are rated at the same 160 hp

2) GTOW: N gross weight is 2300 lbs vs 2400 for the P

3) Maximum flap: N flaps go to 40 deg vs only a maximum of 30 deg on the P

All performance charts for an N will work on a P if the aircraft weight is at or below 2300 lbs. The only difference is the short field landing distance figures for the N are predicted on the full 40 deg being available and so the P will require slightly longer distances. However IMO if the the field lenght is so close to the numbers that this becomes significant than I would suggest one should not be attempting the landing in the first place ( BTW, I tell my students that book landing and takeoff should be increased by 50% for actual use)
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