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Gross Weight Increase

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Have you ever wondered what an extra 250 pounds of payload in your aircraft is really worth?

  • 41 gallons of fuel...
  • 340 nautical miles...
  • More Baggage...
  • A football Player...

Air Plains Currently offers a gross weight increase in the Cessna 172 models D thru R. Cessna 172 models D thru L receive a 200 poundsincrease and Cessna 172 models M thru P receive a 250 pounds increase. Air Plains also offers a 100 pounds increase for the Cessna 172N without the 180 HP engine upgrade.

Depending on the model being installed the GWI will require the installation of stringers in the tail-cone of the aircraft. Flaps are limited to 30º to comply with minimum climb-rate requirements at full gross-weight. Airspeed gauge will be remarked to reflect new airspeed ranges.

 

Gross Weight Increase
Gross Weight
Cessna 172 B and C
N/A
Cessna 172 D*, E*, F*, G*, H*, I*, K*, L
2500 Lbs
Cessna 172 M, N**, P, R
2550 Lbs
* Requires Stringer Installation if not equipped

** N model GWI 2400 LBS without STC SA4428SW